Overview

Bruce Nolan toils as a "human interest" television reporter in Buffalo, NY, but despite his high ratings and the love of his beautiful girlfriend, Bruce remains unfulfilled. At the end of the worst day in his life, he angrily ridicules God — and the Almighty responds, endowing Bruce with all of His divine powers.

Fun facts

Nominations
Nominated for the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Movie (2004)
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Box office
Grossed $485M worldwide, about 6.1 times its $80M budget
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Based on
Based on Almighty Me
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Filming locations
Filmed in San Diego and Universal Studios Lot
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Setting
Set in Buffalo
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Sequels
Followed by Evan Almighty
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Collection
Part of Almighty Collection
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Music
Music by John Debney
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Details

Director: Tom Shadyac
Writers: Steve OedekerkScreenplay
Steve KorenScreenplay, Story
Mark O'KeefeScreenplay, Story
Status: Released
Release date: May 23, 2003
Original language: English
Budget: $80M
Revenue: $484.6M
Countries: United States of America
Collection: Almighty Collection