Bruce Almighty

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Bruce Almighty

PG-13

2003

1h 41m

Comedy

Fantasy

Romance

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Bruce Nolan's career in TV has been stalled for a while, and when he's passed over for a coveted anchorman position, he loses it, complaining that God is treating him poorly. Soon after, God actually contacts Bruce and offers him all of his powers if he thinks he can do a better job. Bruce accepts and goes on a spree, using his new-found abilities for selfish, personal use until he realizes that the prayers of the world are going unanswered.

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Critics Consensus

Carrey is hilarious in the slapstick scenes, but Bruce Almighty gets bogged down in treacle.

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Alexander Walker

London Evening Standard

Jan 9, 2018

As entertainment, it gives good value: it's light, quick and diverting. Morgan Freeman, predictably, gives it heart, gravitas and the appearance of wisdom; but it's Carrey who keeps all the balls in the air with refined mania.

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Barbara Ellen

The Times (UK)

Jan 3, 2018

There are enough goofball touches in Bruce Almighty to carry the movie to a certain extent... However, when the time comes for Bruce to "share and learn", the effect is trite and embarrassing.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 22, 2010

3/5

Happily deranged comedy has typical Carrey humor.

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Sep 4, 2020

3.0/4.0

It's a nice return to comedy for Carrey.

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Micheal Compton

Bowling Green Daily News

Nov 15, 2019

While Carrey's antics are good for some laughs, the film ultimately falls apart, thanks to a heavy-handed screenplay with enough sugar and sweetness to induce a diabetic coma.

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Nov 7, 2019

Although Carrey's built-in audience base will undoubtedly be thanking The Almighty this weekend for Bruce Almighty, with so many other films out there right now, this one can be put on the back burner.

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Stephen C

@dogfood23111 4 days ago

Funny in 01 hour. 41 minutes, and 00 seconds.

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Tiago A

@RT78063184 Sep 14, 2026

Filme muito bom! Além de muito engraçado, traz uma mensagem muito interessante.

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 11, 2026

Bruce Almighty = a *3* star Movie

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Harrison B

@clinthoward Sep 10, 2026

Not funny, but some interesting theological ideas.

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Noel L

@RT15930389 Sep 6, 2026

Maybe a little controversial with people who follow god. But overall a very fun, sweet, and entertaining film that makes you wonder

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TheFilmCritics

@TheFilmCritics Aug 29, 2026

Divine intervention has rarely looked this much like a Jim Carrey comedy, and Bruce Almighty knows exactly how much fun that can be. Carrey’s exuberant performance powers a steady stream of inventive gags, while Morgan Freeman brings effortless gravitas as God and Jennifer Aniston adds genuine warmth to the story’s emotional core. The trouble is that the film’s clever premise promises more than the screenplay ultimately delivers, frequently settling for familiar romantic-comedy formulas instead of probing its more interesting ideas. Its shifts between slapstick and sentiment can feel clumsy, and some jokes have lost their punch with age. Even so, the film’s upbeat message about humility and perspective complements its broad humor nicely. It may not fully realize its heavenly potential, but its charm, performances, and comic energy keep it an enjoyable crowd-pleaser.

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Synopsis

Bruce Nolan's career in TV has been stalled for a while, and when he's passed over for a coveted anchorman position, he loses it, complaining that God is treating him poorly. Soon after, God actually contacts Bruce and offers him all of his powers if he thinks he can do a better job. Bruce accepts and goes on a spree, using his new-found abilities for selfish, personal use until he realizes that the prayers of the world are going unanswered.

Director: Tom Shadyac
Producer: Tom Shadyac, Mark O'Keefe, Jim Carrey, Steve Koren, James D. Brubaker, Michael Bostick
Screenwriter: Steve Oedekerk, Mark O'Keefe, Steve Koren, Steve Koren, Mark O'Keefe
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Spyglass Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Content|Language|Some Crude Humor)
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 23, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 1, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $242.6M
Runtime: 1h 41m
Sound Mix: Surround

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