Noah (1998): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1998, Noah is a drama, adventure, family and tv movie film directed by Ken Kwapis, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Set sail for comedy with Disney's Noah - The humorous modern-day twist on the biblical story of Noah's Ark. Norman Waters (Tony Danza) is a hard working construction contractor out to make a quick buck by cutting corners, and too preoccupied with his scams to notice the wants and needs of the three sons he's raising single-handedly. But all that changes when an angelic messenger offers Norman a contract - build an ark in only 40 days. And it must be exactly to specification - no cheating. Norman at first refuses, but quickly changes his mind when a series of phenomenal events occur. Soon, he's order 7,000 nails and 10,000 cubic feet of wood. And when he begins collecting animals two by two he community - even his sons - think he's crazy and want the ark destroyed. Then as the rains come down, Norman discovers the importance of family and finds the courage to fight for what he believes. Overflowing with fun, Noah is certain to delight and inspire one and all!

Who’s in it. Noah stars Tony Danza as Norman Waters, Wallace Shawn, Jane Sibbett and John Marshall Jones, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Noah has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Noah page.

If you liked it. Fans of Noah tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.