The Man Who Sued God
A frustrated fisherman revives his legal career to turn an insurance loophole into an irreverent challenge to God, the church, and corporate authority.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- irreverent
- warm
- lazy sunday
- lighthearted movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film amiably performed and nicely played, with its inventive premise carrying a modestly effective comedy.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Steve Myers turns the phrase 'act of God' in his insurance policy into the foundation of a lawsuit against the insurer and church.
After becoming a fisherman, Steve re-registers as a lawyer and defends his own case against the insurance company and church.
The destruction of Steve's boat becomes a public controversy because the insurer treats lightning as an act of God rather than a covered loss.
Steve's legal campaign is accompanied by his friendship and eventual relationship with journalist Anna Redmond.
Films like The Man Who Sued God, and why
The Castle
shared legal satire, irreverent humor, and an ordinary protagonist challenging powerful institutions
My Cousin Vinny
shared courtroom comedy, populist anti-establishment themes, and warm ensemble character dynamics
Local Hero
shared gentle social satire, eccentric central premise, and humane romantic comedy elements
Movie Details
- Director
- Mark Joffe
- Release Date
- 2001-10-25
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (78)
Cast
- Billy Connolly
- Judy Davis
- Colin Friels
- Wendy Hughes
- Emily Browning
- Bille Brown
- John Howard
- Blair Venn
- Vincent Ball
- Alan Hennessy
Common questions
- What is The Man Who Sued God about?
- A frustrated fisherman revives his legal career to turn an insurance loophole into an irreverent challenge to God, the church, and corporate authority.
- What is The Man Who Sued God like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Man Who Sued God as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Man Who Sued God violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Man Who Sued God.
- What did critics think of The Man Who Sued God?
- Critics broadly found the film amiably performed and nicely played, with its inventive premise carrying a modestly effective comedy.
- Which films are like The Man Who Sued God?
- Films with a similar feel include The Castle, My Cousin Vinny, and Local Hero.
- How long is The Man Who Sued God?
- The Man Who Sued God runs 97 minutes.
