What is Evan Almighty about?
God contacts Junior Congressman Evan Baxter and tells him to build an ark in preparation for a great flood.
Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
A congressman's life takes a whimsical turn as God commands him to build an ark for an impending flood.
Uplifting, with wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Not on a US subscription service as of Oct 26, 2026.
Evan Almighty parents guide
No surprises for a PG: mild language and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.
- Scare
- Not scary
- Jump scares
- None noted
- Gore
- No gore
- Violence
- No real violence
- Sex and nudity
- None noted
- Language
- Mild
- Mild words like damn, hell or crap.
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Cast and crew
Directed byTom Shadyac
StarringSteve Carell, Morgan Freeman, Lauren Graham, Johnny Simmons, Graham Phillips, Jimmy Bennett
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