Bruce Almighty

2003, Comedy/Fantasy, 1h 41m

191 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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

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Bruce Nolan's (Jim Carrey) 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 (Morgan Freeman) 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.

Cast & Crew

Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey
Bruce Nolan
Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman
God
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston
Grace
Philip Baker Hall
Philip Baker Hall
Jack Baylor
Catherine Bell
Catherine Bell
Susan Ortega
Lisa Ann Walter
Lisa Ann Walter
Debbie
Steve Carell
Steve Carell
Evan Baxter
Nora Dunn
Nora Dunn
Ally Loman
Tom Shadyac
Tom Shadyac
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Steve Oedekerk
Steve Oedekerk
Screenwriter
Mark O'Keefe
Mark O'Keefe
Screenwriter
Steve Koren
Steve Koren
Screenwriter
Steve Koren
Steve Koren
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Mark O'Keefe
Mark O'Keefe
Writer
Gary Barber
Gary Barber
Executive Producer
Roger Birnbaum
Roger Birnbaum
Executive Producer
Steve Oedekerk
Steve Oedekerk
Executive Producer
Tom Shadyac
Tom Shadyac
Producer
Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey
Producer
James D. Brubaker
James D. Brubaker
Producer
Michael Bostick
Michael Bostick
Producer
Steve Koren
Steve Koren
Producer
Mark O'Keefe
Mark O'Keefe
Producer
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Audience Reviews for Bruce Almighty

  • Oct 27, 2012
    The definitive Carrey flick. It's really funny.
    Louis R Super Reviewer
  • Apr 29, 2012
    Bruce Almighty was a funny movie, but not the best movie ever. Jim Carry was perfect for this role, since he's known for the most overacted man ever. At least that's what I think. The story wasn't that interesting, but everything else made it up for it. Not too many laugh-out-loud moments, but the only thing that stood out to me was the scene where he was getting back at Evan Baxter (Steve Correll). I just couldn't stop laughing when I first saw it along time ago. So I will end my review saying that it was funny but not needs a little more improvement.
    Giovanni C Super Reviewer
  • Jan 27, 2012
    Remember when Jim Carry was funny... the only thing I took from this is God probably does look like Freeman.
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  • Dec 02, 2011
    Interesting premise and cast, but lacks laugh out loud laughs
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