Evolution

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Evolution

PG-13

Released Jun 8, 2001

1h 41m

Comedy

Sci-Fi

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Chaos ensues when a meteor hits the Earth carrying alien life forms that give new meaning to the term survival of the fittest.

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Critics Consensus

With Evolution Director Reitman tries to recapture the spirit Ghostbusters, but his efforts are largely unsuccessful because the movie has too many comedic misfires.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Uneven, unfocused with some inspired silliness.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 24, 2010

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

It has been said many times that there are no new ideas in Hollywood.

Rated: 2.5/4

Dec 12, 2005

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Neil Smith

BBC.com

An enjoyable caper that might be a little too intense for kids.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 25, 2001

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Steve Warren

Southern Voice (Atlanta)

The surprise in the cast is Seann William Scott, breaking out of teen movies and carrying his comedic weight most excellently.

Rated: 2.5/4

May 7, 2023

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Charlotte Harrison

Charlotte Sometimes Goes to the Movies

The kind of mid-budget science fiction comedy they just don't seem to make enough of any more.

Sep 14, 2021

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

The third act, in which the story reaches its climax, staggers woefully and generally makes a terrible mess of what was up to that point a generally enjoyable throwaway confection.

Rated: 6/10

Jul 1, 2020

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Tynchy T

Criminally underrated!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/04/25

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Regneal m

I watched it like 10 times in the span of 5 years. Whenever I want to see sci-fi and fun at the same time, I think of this movie. It has a good plot and a funny character casted by Orlando Jones. Overall, this got me good, if you're a fan with aliens, fun, and a little bit of silliness. Try this one!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/07/25

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Anthony J

Tries to be both a comedy and a horror movie. Ends up being neither. An embarrassment for all the arts concerned ,I'd think.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/07/25

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Maddox G.

Hidden gem of a movie

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/21/25

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Mitch B

To me, this is a much cooler version of Ghostbusters. Great action and comedy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/07/25

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Jean B

Delightful, simple, you don’t get bored… well a classic 2000’s summer movie :)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/04/25

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Ivan Reitman

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David Duchovny

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Orlando Jones

Harry

Seann William Scott

Wayne

Julianne Moore

Allison

Ted Levine

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Evolution: Official Clip - Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire

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Evolution: Official Clip - It's Payback Time

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Evolution: Official Clip - Fire Is the Catalyst

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Evolution: Official Clip - Here Birdie, Birdie, Birdie

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Evolution: Official Clip - Meteor Crashes into Earth

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Evolution: Official Clip - They're Aliens

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Evolution: Official Clip - It's In Me!

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Evolution: Official Clip - The Kane Madness

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Evolution: Official Clip - Science Project's Over

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Synopsis

Chaos ensues when a meteor hits the Earth carrying alien life forms that give new meaning to the term survival of the fittest.

Director: Ivan Reitman
Producer: Ivan Reitman, Daniel Goldberg, Joe Medjuck
Screenwriter: David Diamond, David Weissman, Don Jakoby, Don Jakoby
Distributor: DreamWorks SKG
Production Co: Montecito Picture Company
Rating: PG-13 (Sci-Fi Action|Crude Humor|Sexual Humor)
Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 8, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 26, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $38.3M
Runtime: 1h 41m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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