SimilarScreen
Evolution

Evolution

Coming to wipe that silly smile off your planet.

20016.11h 42m

Overview

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.

Directed by Ivan Reitman
Written by Don Jakoby, David Weissman, David Diamond
Produced by Joe Medjuck, Daniel Goldberg, Ivan Reitman
Box OfficeBudget: $80.0MRevenue: $98.4M

Top Cast

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

Themes & Keywords

governorfire enginegiant monstergrand canyonalien life-formshampooevolutionhigh school teachergovernment scientistnapalmprimateadvertisement

About Evolution

Evolution is a comedy, science fiction, action film released in 2001 exploring themes of governor, fire engine, giant monster, grand canyon, alien life-form, shampoo. Directed by Ivan Reitman, it stars David Duchovny, Julianne Moore, Orlando Jones. 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.

Movies Similar to Evolution

Discover titles like Evolution — ranked by similarity and community votes

We found 15 movies similar to Evolution

If you enjoyed Evolution, you'll love these handpicked recommendations. Each title below shares similar themes, tone, and storytelling style. Our algorithm analyzes genres, keywords, director filmography, and cast connections to find the closest matches. Whether you're looking for the same emotional depth, narrative structure, or visual style, these picks are curated to deliver the best viewing experience for fans of Evolution.

Ghostbusters
23% Match

After losing their university jobs, three parapsychologists start a ghost-catching business in New York City and uncover a supernatural threat that could destroy the world.

Monster Trucks
20% Match

Tripp is a high school senior with a knack for building trucks who makes an incredible discovery - a gas-guzzling creature named Creech. To protect his mischievous new friend, Tripp hides Creech under the hood of his latest creation, turning it into a real-life super-powered Monster Truck. Together, this unlikely duo with a shared taste for speed team up on a wild and unforgettable journey to reunite Creech with his family.

Venom
18% Match

Venom(2018)

Movie6.8/10

Investigative journalist Eddie Brock attempts a comeback following a scandal, but accidentally becomes the host of Venom, a violent, super powerful alien symbiote. Soon, he must rely on his newfound powers to protect the world from a shadowy organization looking for a symbiote of their own.

Cloverfield
18% Match

Five young New Yorkers throw their friend a going-away party the night that a monster the size of a skyscraper descends upon the city. Told from the point of view of their video camera, the film is a document of their attempt to survive the most surreal, horrifying event of their lives.

Godzilla: King of the Monsters
17% Match

Follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species, thought to be mere myths, rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity's very existence hanging in the balance.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
17% Match

Several generations following Caesar's reign, apes – now the dominant species – live harmoniously while humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all he's known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
17% Match

It's been 10 years since John Connor saved Earth from Judgment Day, and he's now living under the radar, steering clear of using anything Skynet can trace. That is, until he encounters T-X, a robotic assassin ordered to finish what T-1000 started. Good thing Connor's former nemesis, the Terminator, is back to aid the now-adult Connor … just like he promised.

Scary Movie 4
17% Match

Cindy finds out the house she lives in is haunted by a little boy and goes on a quest to find out who killed him and why. Also, Alien "Tr-iPods" are invading the world and she has to uncover the secret in order to stop them.

Godzilla
17% Match

Godzilla(1998)

Movie5.7/10

French nuclear tests irradiate an iguana into a giant monster that viciously attacks freighter ships in the Pacific Ocean. A team of experts, including Niko Tatopoulos, conclude that the oversized reptile is the culprit. Before long, the giant lizard is loose in Manhattan as the US military races to destroy the monster before it reproduces and it's spawn takes over the world.

Pacific Rim: Uprising
17% Match

It has been ten years since The Battle of the Breach and the oceans are still, but restless. Vindicated by the victory at the Breach, the Jaeger program has evolved into the most powerful global defense force in human history. The PPDC now calls upon the best and brightest to rise up and become the next generation of heroes when the Kaiju threat returns.