The Man Who Sued God

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Movie Info

Directed by Mark Joffe, Australia's The Man Who Sued God centers around Steve (Billy Connelly), an ex-lawyer who is unable to collect insurance money for his destroyed boat. Deeming the accident an "act of God," Steve decides to sue the man at the root of his problem -- namely, God. Anna (Judy Davis), a jaded journalist who took a particular interest in Steve's case, decides to help him out on his quest to collect from the almighty. The movie raises a host of philosophical issues, some of which include who should represent God in court, who pays up should God be convicted, and the status of Steve's eternal soul. The Man Who Sued God also features Vincent Ball and Billie Brown. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

Rating:

R
Genre:

Comedy, Drama
Directed By:

Mark Joffe
In Theaters:

Oct 25, 2001 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Mar 13, 2007
Runtime:

102 minutes

Cast

Billy Connolly
as Steve Myers

Judy Davis
as Anna Redmond

Colin Friels
as David Myers

Bille Brown
as Gerry Ryan

Wendy Hughes
as Jules Myers

Blair Venn
as Les

Emily Browning
as Rebecca Myers

Vincent Ball
as Cardinal

Frank Whitten
as Primate

Peter Whitford
as Moderator

Linal Haft
as Rabbi

John Howard (II)
as Edward Piggott

Tim Robertson
as Judge Bonaface

Ritchie Singer
as Sam Cohen

Steve Jacobs
as Hal

Josephine Byrnes
as Cressida Roache

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Critic Reviews for The Man Who Sued God

All Critics (7) | Top Critics (2) | DVD (1)

The mix of slapstick and serious societal probing doesn't sit well.

Nov 6, 2001

Erin Free
Hollywood Reporter
Top Critic
A delicious concept, executed with such panache...it's divine!

Aug 17, 2002 | Full Review…

Urban Cinefile Critics
Urban Cinefile
Balances lightweight froth with canny casting and meditative undertones.

Oct 15, 2001 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

Andrew Howe
eFilmCritic.com

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Audience Reviews for The Man Who Sued God

Oct 06, 2014

The concept is not used efficiently enough.

familiar s Super Reviewer
May 03, 2007

I loved this, what a great idea, and Billy Connelly was superb!!!

Nikki M Super Reviewer
Jun 21, 2006

An hillarious movie, Billy Connollys greatest movie, hillarious from start to finish. maybe we coould sue god lol i wud recomend this if you wanted a laugh

Lone W Super Reviewer