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Bruce Almighty

2003Movie1 h 41 minPG-13

Comedy
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic467.1Rotten Tomatoes48%57%

A wholesome, hopeful fantasy movie about fantasy and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality or scares.

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Story

In Bruce we trust?

Bruce Nolan toils as a "human interest" television reporter in Buffalo, NY, but despite his high ratings and the love of his beautiful girlfriend, Bruce remains unfulfilled. At the end of the worst day in his life, he angrily ridicules God — and the Almighty responds, endowing Bruce with all of His divine powers.

Feels like

  • High-Concept Comedy
  • Jim Carrey Performance
  • Divine Intervention Fantasy
  • Heartwarming Life Lesson
  • Visual Effects Spectacle
  • Family-Friendly Humor
  • Romantic Subplot
  • Existential Crisis Lite
  • Comfort Movie Classic

Cast

24 of 80

Crew

Directed by
Tom Shadyac
Written by
Steve Oedekerk, Mark O'Keefe, Steve Koren
Produced by
Jim Carrey, Mark O'Keefe, Tom Shadyac
Music by
John Debney

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 23, 2003 · 1 h 41 min · PG-13

Released
May 23, 2003
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Fantasy, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$80 million
Box office
$485 million
Available in
53 countries

Tropes

Malicious Misnaming, Being God Is Hard, Divine Race Lift +9

  • Malicious Misnaming
  • Being God Is Hard
  • Divine Race Lift
  • Sudden Humility
  • AB Negative
  • Hoist by His Own Petard
  • Flowers of Romance
  • How Many Fingers?
  • All Women Are Lustful
  • Wowing Cthulhu
  • Cool Car
  • Empathic Environment

12 of 257 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Bruce Almighty?"

Questions about Bruce Almighty

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bruce Almighty?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Bruce Almighty from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 42 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Bruce Almighty worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 46). Audiences rate it higher (66 out of 100) than critics (47).

Is there a sequel to Bruce Almighty?

  1. Bruce Almighty (2003)
  2. Evan Almighty (2007)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Evan Almighty (2007).

Is Bruce Almighty okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Bruce Almighty make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Bruce Almighty?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with philosophical at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Bruce Almighty a box office hit?

Budget$80 million
Box office$485 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $80 million to make and earned $485 million worldwide, 6.1 times its budget.