Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- whimsical
- broad
- warm
- family movie night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics broadly found the sequel juvenile, thinly written, and insufficiently funny, while acknowledging Steve Carell’s performance as its main source of charm.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
God appears to Evan and commands him to build an ark, turning biblical imagery into broad family humor.
Evan’s beard and hair grow wildly while biblical clothing and a staff appear as he accepts his task.
Evan’s ark-building commitment strains his marriage to Joan and his relationship with their children.
Evan’s construction project draws reporters and public scrutiny while he serves in Congress.
Films like Evan Almighty, and why
Bruce Almighty
Shares family-friendly fantasy comedy, divine intervention, and a reluctant ordinary man given an impossible supernatural task.
The Santa Clause
Combines child-accessible fantasy, magical disruption of domestic life, and a warm lesson about family responsibility.
Liar Liar
Features broad family comedy, an overwhelmed parent, and fantastical circumstances that ultimately reinforce family bonds.
Movie Details
- Director
- Tom Shadyac
- Release Date
- 2007-06-09
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (4673)
Cast
- Steve Carell
- Morgan Freeman
- Lauren Graham
- Johnny Simmons
- Graham Phillips
- Jimmy Bennett
- John Goodman
- Wanda Sykes
- John Michael Higgins
- Jonah Hill
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Evan Almighty about?
- A newly elected congressman is commanded by God to build an ark, forcing his family and Washington to reckon with his improbable act of faith.
- What is Evan Almighty like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Evan Almighty as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Evan Almighty violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Evan Almighty.
- What did critics think of Evan Almighty?
- Critics broadly found the sequel juvenile, thinly written, and insufficiently funny, while acknowledging Steve Carell’s performance as its main source of charm.
- Which films are like Evan Almighty?
- Films with a similar feel include Bruce Almighty, The Santa Clause, and Liar Liar.
- How long is Evan Almighty?
- Evan Almighty runs 96 minutes.
- Where can I watch Evan Almighty?
- In United States, Evan Almighty is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
