Bruce Almighty (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2003, Bruce Almighty is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Tom Shadyac, running about 101 minutes. “If you could be God for one week, what would you do?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bruce Nolan toils as a 'human interest' television reporter in Buffalo, N.Y., but despite his high ratings and the love of his beautiful girlfriend, Bruce remains unfulfilled. At the end of the worst day in his life, he angrily ridicules God—and the Almighty responds, endowing Bruce with all of His divine powers.
Who’s in it. Bruce Almighty stars Jim Carrey as Bruce Nolan, Morgan Freeman as God, Jennifer Aniston as Grace Connelly and Philip Baker Hall as Jack Baylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Bruce Almighty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $484.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bruce Almighty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bruce Almighty tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bruce Almighty (2003)?
- In US, Bruce Almighty is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bruce Almighty worth watching?
- Bruce Almighty holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bruce Almighty?
- Bruce Almighty stars Jim Carrey, Morgan Freeman, Jennifer Aniston, Philip Baker Hall and Catherine Bell.
- When was Bruce Almighty released?
- Bruce Almighty was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.