The Man Who Sued God

Released Oct 25, 2001

1h 42m

Comedy

Drama

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71%

7 Reviews

Tomatometer

59%

5,000+ Ratings

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After lawyer Steve Myers (Billy Connolly) abandons his career, he buys a boat and pursues a quiet life as a fisherman. His plans are obstructed when a bolt of lightning destroys his vessel, and his insurance company tells him he isn't covered because the incident was an "act of God." Teaming up with Anne (Judy Davis), a journalist who's sympathetic to his plight, Steve sues God, who is represented in court by religious leaders. The defendants must give evidence of God's existence or pay.

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Audience Member

Pretty boring film. Some funny moments and a bit of heart but nothing worth watching really.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

Great to see Billy Connolly looking so young, so well and so handsome!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Audience Member

This gives you the good old vibes of a comedy set in the 90s. It's not shot extremely well as it feels quite amateurish but it's got heart. Billy Connelly does what he does best in making you laugh and this soon becomes a very good court room comedy. The story is as charming as its characters and provides some clever references even if it never elevates to another level. The movie ends just as it becomes to out stay its welcome, the ending could have been more satisfying but by that point it's done its job in making you laugh. This light hearted and uplifting British comedy is well worth a watch when your down.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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flixster f

The concept is not used efficiently enough.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Highly entertaining and highly recommended.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Audience Member

Classic Billy Connolly!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Mark Joffe

Director

Billy Connolly

Steve Myers

Judy Davis

Anna Redmond

Colin Friels

David Myers

Bille Brown

Gerry Ryan

Wendy Hughes

Jules Myers

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Empire Magazine

Rated: 3/5

Nov 30, 2003

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Jamie Russell

BBC.com

Rated: 3/5

Aug 5, 2003

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Erin Free

Hollywood Reporter

The mix of slapstick and serious societal probing doesn't sit well.

Nov 6, 2001

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Jay Richardson

Future Movies UK

Rated: 6/10

Nov 6, 2003

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Urban Cinefile Critics

Urban Cinefile

A delicious concept, executed with such panache...it's divine!

Aug 17, 2002

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Garth Franklin

Dark Horizons

Rated: 5/10

Oct 26, 2001

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Synopsis

After lawyer Steve Myers (Billy Connolly) abandons his career, he buys a boat and pursues a quiet life as a fisherman. His plans are obstructed when a bolt of lightning destroys his vessel, and his insurance company tells him he isn't covered because the incident was an "act of God." Teaming up with Anne (Judy Davis), a journalist who's sympathetic to his plight, Steve sues God, who is represented in court by religious leaders. The defendants must give evidence of God's existence or pay.

Director: Mark Joffe
Screenwriter: Don Watson, John Clarke
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 25, 2001, Original
Release Date (DVD): Mar 13, 2007
Runtime: 1h 42m
Sound Mix: Surround