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Evolution

2001·Movie·PG-13·102 min·★ 6.1(2,610)

“Coming to wipe that silly smile off your planet.”

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.

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Where to watch Evolution in United States

Can I watch Evolution in United States? Yes — you can stream Evolution in United States on Hoopla and YouTube Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Click a service to open Evolution there. Availability last verified on October 20, 2026.

Where is Evolution streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesHoopla, YouTube FreeAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
India—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
United KingdomSky Go, Now TV Cinema, Sony Pictures Core Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
Canada—Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube
Australia—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
GermanyMoviedome Plus Amazon Channel, Superfresh Amazon Channel, Galactic Stream Amazon Channel, Netzkino Select Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
France—Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube
Spain—Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
BrazilHBO Max, HBO Max Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanSony Pictures Core Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Evolution

Evolution is a 2001 English-language comedy, science fiction and action film directed by Ivan Reitman. The cast is led by David Duchovny, Julianne Moore, Orlando Jones. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 2600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, YouTube Free.

Evolution was produced by DreamWorks Pictures, Columbia Pictures, and The Montecito Picture Company and made in United States of America. It was released on June 8, 2001, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $80 million, it went on to gross $98 million worldwide.

Director
Ivan Reitman
Writers
Don Jakoby, David Weissman, David Diamond
Release date
June 8, 2001
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$80 million
Box office
$98 million
Production
DreamWorks Pictures, Columbia Pictures, The Montecito Picture Company
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Evolution cast & crew

Evolution was directed by Ivan Reitman and written by Don Jakoby, David Weissman, and David Diamond.

The cast features 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, and Ty Burrell as Colonel Flemming.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Powell, cinematography is by Michael Chapman, and it was produced by Jeff Apple and Joe Medjuck.

Is Evolution worth watching?

Evolution holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 2,610 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy, science fiction, and action, Evolution is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Evolution

In United States, you can stream Evolution on Hoopla and YouTube Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Evolution

David Duchovny

David Duchovny

Dr. Ira Kane

Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore

Dr. Allison Reed, CDC

Orlando Jones

Orlando Jones

Prof. Harry Phineas Block

Seann William Scott

Seann William Scott

Wayne Grey

Ted Levine

Ted Levine

General Russell Woodman

Ty Burrell

Ty Burrell

Colonel Flemming

Ethan Suplee

Ethan Suplee

Deke

Michael Bower

Michael Bower

Danny

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

Governor Lewis

Gregory Itzin

Gregory Itzin

Cartwright

Pat Kilbane

Pat Kilbane

Officer Johnson

Sarah Silverman

Sarah Silverman

Denise

Evolution — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Evolution in United States?

Evolution is streaming on Hoopla, YouTube Free in United States.

▸Is Evolution on Hoopla?

Yes — Evolution is currently available on Hoopla in United States.

▸What language is Evolution in?

Evolution is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Evolution?

Evolution runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).

▸What is Evolution rated?

Evolution is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 2,610 ratings.

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