Evan Almighty (2007) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
God contacts Junior Congressman Evan Baxter and tells him to build an ark in preparation for a great flood.
Rated PG • 2007 • 1h 36m
Evan Almighty is a PG-rated family comedy that serves as a spin-off to Bruce Almighty. The film's rating is primarily due to some scenes of peril and mild rude humor. Congressman Evan Baxter is tasked by God to build an ark, leading to slapstick violence as he clumsily works and a moderately intense sequence where a dam breaks and floods a town. Content also includes a few crude jokes about animal anatomy and very light profanity. The… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Evan Almighty appropriate for kids?
Evan Almighty is a PG-rated family comedy that serves as a spin-off to Bruce Almighty. The film's rating is primarily due to some scenes of peril and mild rude humor. Congressman Evan Baxter is tasked by God to build an ark, leading to slapstick violence as he clumsily works and… Read more — free account
Content severity in Evan Almighty
What happens in Evan Almighty, moment by moment
- 0:07 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:16 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:23 💬 Language 3/10
Sex and nudity in Evan Almighty
This category is very light, consisting of a few mild jokes and brief innuendo. Evan is briefly seen from the chest up while supposedly naked behind a newspaper, but nothing is shown. A movie theater marquee has a sight gag showing a film called "The 40-Year-Old Virgin Mary." There is also a brief, awkward conversation about animal anatomy after a child makes a blunt observation.
Violence and gore in Evan Almighty
Violence is mostly comedic and mild, with multiple scenes of slapstick. Evan repeatedly injures himself while building the ark, such as hitting his thumb with a hammer or falling off ladders. A more intense sequence occurs at the climax when a dam collapses, creating a large flood that destroys a housing development and puts the characters in peril aboard the ark.
Language in Evan Almighty
Language is very mild and infrequent. The IMDb parents guide notes the use of "damn" twice (once as part of "goddamn"), one use of "jackass," and a single unfinished use of "son of a bitch." There is also some minor name-calling.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Evan Almighty
No substance use is present in the film. Characters are not shown drinking, smoking, or using drugs.
Mature themes in Evan Almighty
The film's primary themes involve faith, family, and environmentalism. Evan's journey tests his faith and strains his relationship with his wife and children, who initially believe he is mentally unstable. His family eventually rallies to support him, reinforcing themes of unity and trust. The plot also involves corporate corruption, as a greedy congressman's cost-cutting on a dam project leads to the disaster.
Scary moments in Evan Almighty
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Evan Almighty appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Evan Almighty is best for ages 8+. It's rated PG. Evan Almighty is a PG-rated family comedy that serves as a spin-off to Bruce Almighty. The film's rating is primarily due to some scenes of peril and mild rude humor. Congressman Evan Baxter is tasked by God to build an…
What age rating does Evan Almighty have?
Evan Almighty is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is Evan Almighty about?
Evan Almighty is a PG-rated family comedy that serves as a spin-off to Bruce Almighty. The film's rating is primarily due to some scenes of peril and mild rude humor. Congressman Evan Baxter is tasked by God to build an ark, leading to slapstick violence as he clumsily works and a moderately intense sequence where a…
Is there sex or nudity in Evan Almighty?
This category is very light, consisting of a few mild jokes and brief innuendo. Evan is briefly seen from the chest up while supposedly naked behind a newspaper, but nothing is shown. A movie theater marquee has a sight gag showing a film called "The…
How violent is Evan Almighty?
Violence is mostly comedic and mild, with multiple scenes of slapstick. Evan repeatedly injures himself while building the ark, such as hitting his thumb with a hammer or falling off ladders. A more intense sequence occurs at the climax when a dam collapses…
Is the language in Evan Almighty appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild and infrequent. The IMDb parents guide notes the use of "damn" twice (once as part of "goddamn"), one use of "jackass," and a single unfinished use of "son of a bitch." There is also some minor name-calling.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Evan Almighty?
No substance use is present in the film. Characters are not shown drinking, smoking, or using drugs.
What mature themes appear in Evan Almighty?
The film's primary themes involve faith, family, and environmentalism. Evan's journey tests his faith and strains his relationship with his wife and children, who initially believe he is mentally unstable. His family eventually rallies to support him…
How long is Evan Almighty?
Evan Almighty runs 96 minutes, directed by Tom Shadyac, released in 2007.
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