Evolution

Play trailer

Evolution

PG-13

Released Jun 8, 2001

1h 41m

Comedy

Sci-Fi

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Watchlist

Tomatometer

Popcornmeter

44%

Tomatometer

140 Reviews

48%

Popcornmeter

250,000+ Ratings

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.

Watch on Fandango at Home

Buy Now

Critics Consensus

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

Read Critics Reviews

Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Uneven, unfocused with some inspired silliness.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 24, 2010

Full Review

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

Full Review

Kimberley Jones

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 1.5/5

Mar 10, 2003

Full Review

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

Full Review

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

Full Review

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

Full Review

Read all reviews

Shane O

Much underrated film , it’s a cult classic. Great fun movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/25

Full Review

Alexander S

Evolution is a decent Ghostbusters-like sci-fi comedy original from the same director, Ivan Reitman, may not have achieved the same level of acclaim as a fresh action comedy, however, despite its weak plot and forgettable characters, it still holds its own with some of its talented cast members delivering comedic performances and decent CGI. It’s a worthwhile watch for fans of such films. Grading: C

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/25

Full Review

Nicolas D

For a film that dates back to 2001, I really liked the approach and the modernity of the special effects. I recommend it for a good laugh in the evening.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/24/24

Full Review

KH B

It’s a silly romp through science fiction. Cast is definitely solid but the direction and script I think are the weakest parts. I wouldn’t discourage anyone from watching it but don’t enter into the film with Oscar worthy expectations. Good Saturday night comedy to kill some couch surfing time with a date.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/04/24

Full Review

Xandra B

I’m reviewing a movie from 2001 right now because if I can save anyone else from watching this then I have to try. My boyfriend put it on for a relaxing Sunday movie it felt like I was being punished the entire time. It’s truly bad. The story line is manageable bad sci-fi, hop skip jump fake science assumptions and illogical and silly actions. Honestly I love that kinda stuff! It is the writing that makes it unwatchable. My boyfriend normally has really good taste in movies so I didn’t say anything until we were very far in. I kept expecting some magical redeeming thing to occur. By the time I did it was too late, we were in it. Please, I beg of you, skip this if you don’t want to actively regret the past couple hours of your life.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/30/24

Full Review

babarizam D

A perfect weekend film

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/14/24

Full Review

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

POST RATING

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

Ivan Reitman

Director

David Duchovny

Ira

Orlando Jones

Harry

Seann William Scott

Wayne

Julianne Moore

Allison

Ted Levine

Gen. Woodman

View more videos

Freaked

56%

66%

Freaked

Watchlist

The Adventures of Pluto Nash

6%

20%

The Adventures of Pluto Nash

Watchlist

Space Truckers

17%

31%

Space Truckers

Watchlist

Killer Klowns From Outer Space

81%

61%

Killer Klowns From Outer Space

Watchlist

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

New on Netflix October 2019

Sarah Silverman to Host MTV Movie Awards

Trailer Bulletin: My Super-Ex Girlfriend

View more photos

Synopsis

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.

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)

Most Popular at Home Now