Evolution

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Theatrical Release Date:

06/08/2001

DVD Release Date:

12/26/2001

Run Time:

102min.

Starring:

David Duchovny , Orlando Jones , Seann William Scott , Julianne Moore , Ted Levine

Director(s):

Ivan Reitman

Distributor(s):

Dream Works

MPAA Rating:

PG-13 for crude and sexual humor, and for sci-fi action.

Genre(s):

Action,Comedy,Horror

Plot: The spirit of the mega-hit Ghostbusters (1984) is intentionally recalled with this effects-heavy sci-fi comedy from the same director, Ivan Reitman, co-starring Dan Aykroyd and debuting on the 17th anniversary of the earlier film's release. Read More

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