Evan Almighty (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2007, Evan Almighty is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Tom Shadyac, running about 96 minutes. “A comedy of biblical proportions” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Junior congressman Evan Baxter, whose wish is to "change the world" is heard by none other than God. When God appears with the perplexing request to build an ark, Evan is sure he is losing it.
Who’s in it. Evan Almighty stars Steve Carell as Evan Baxter, Morgan Freeman as God, Lauren Graham as Joan Baxter and Johnny Simmons as Dylan Baxter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Evan Almighty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $174.4M 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 Evan Almighty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Evan Almighty tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Evan Almighty (2007)?
- In US, Evan 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 Evan Almighty worth watching?
- Evan Almighty holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Evan Almighty?
- Evan Almighty stars Steve Carell, Morgan Freeman, Lauren Graham, Johnny Simmons and Graham Phillips.
- When was Evan Almighty released?
- Evan Almighty was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.