Evolution (2001)
A meteor unleashes rapidly evolving aliens, forcing an unlikely team to save humanity with broad, brisk humor.
A comedy that follows the chaos that ensues when a meteor hits the Earth carrying alien life forms that give new meaning to the term "survival of the fittest." David Duchovny, Orlando Jones, Seann William Scott, and Julianne Moore are the only people standing between the aliens and world domination... which could be bad news for the Earth.
How intense is Evolution?
Evolution is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. The humor runs broad. Rated PG-13.
What Evolution feels like
- Tone
- campypulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream Evolution
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Evolution for you?
Is Evolution scary?
Only a little. Evolution has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Evolution gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Evolution sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Evolution OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Evolution?
Evolution runs 1h 42m.
Where can I stream Evolution?
Evolution is streaming on Hoopla and Tubi.
Does Evolution have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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