Bruce Almighty

Name: Bruce Almighty
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy
Released: 2003-05-23
Cast: Jim Carrey, Morgan Freeman, Jennifer Aniston, Philip Baker Hall, Catherine Bell

2003 | 101 min | Fantasy, Comedy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It made about 6 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Batman, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: Breezy, at 1 hr 41 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
48% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
AwardsSolid
7 wins and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerStrong
$485 million worldwide on a $80 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 407K people sought it out in the past year