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Evolution (2001)

โ€œComing to wipe that silly smile off your planet.โ€

6.1/10 ยท 2,603 votes 1h 42m pg-13 ActionComedyScience-fiction

#110 of 148 films from 2001 #1613 of 2168 in action

Directed by Ivan Reitman ยท Written by David Weissman, Don Jakoby, David Diamond

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Overview

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.

Cast

David Duchovnyas Dr. Ira Kane
Julianne Mooreas Dr. Allison Reed, CDC
Orlando Jonesas Prof. Harry Phineas Block
Seann William Scottas Wayne Grey
Ted Levineas General Russell Woodman
Ty Burrellas Colonel Flemming
Ethan Supleeas Deke
Michael Boweras Danny
Dan Aykroydas Governor Lewis
Gregory Itzinas Cartwright
Pat Kilbaneas Officer Johnson
Sarah Silvermanas Denise
Michelle Wolffas Carla
Katharine Towneas Nadine

Facts

Release dateJune 8, 2001
Runtime102 min (1h 42m) โ€” about the same as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$80,000,000
Box office$98,376,292 (1.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0251075

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Questions

How long is Evolution?
Evolution runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Is Evolution worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 2,603 votes, which places it #110 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 26%) and #1613 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Evolution?
Evolution was directed by Ivan Reitman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Ghostbusters (1984), Dave (1993), Draft Day (2014).
Who stars in Evolution?
David Duchovny as Dr. Ira Kane; Julianne Moore as Dr. Allison Reed, CDC; Orlando Jones as Prof. Harry Phineas Block; Seann William Scott as Wayne Grey; Ted Levine as General Russell Woodman; Ty Burrell as Colonel Flemming.
What is Evolution rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Evolution?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/16219.

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