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Evolution

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2001 | 102 min | Comedy, Science Fiction, Action

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (44% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Sleeper, start here.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $98 million worldwide on a $80 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 235K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ivan Reitman

  • David DuchovnyDr. Ira Kane
  • Julianne MooreDr. Allison Reed, CDC
  • Orlando JonesProf. Harry Phineas Block
  • Seann William ScottWayne Grey
  • Ted LevineGeneral Russell Woodman
  • Ty BurrellColonel Flemming
  • Ethan SupleeDeke
  • Michael BowerDanny
  • Dan AykroydGovernor Lewis
  • Gregory ItzinCartwright