Dear Evan Hansen 

Film adaptation of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical about Evan Hansen, a high school senior with Social Anxiety disorder and his journey of self-discovery and acceptance following the suicide of a fellow classmate.

Director:

Stephen Chbosky

Writers:

Steven Levenson (screenplay), Benj Pasek (based on the musical by)

Stars:

Ben Platt, Julianne Moore, Kaitlyn Dever

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ben Platt	...	Evan Hansen
Julianne Moore	...	Heidi Hansen
Kaitlyn Dever	...	Zoe Murphy
Amy Adams	...	Cynthia Murphy
Colton Ryan	...	Connor Murphy
Nik Dodani	...	Jared Kleinman
Danny Pino	...	Larry Murphy
Amandla Stenberg	...	Alana Beck
Isaac Powell	...	Rhys
Avery Bederman	...	Isabelle
Gerald Caesar	...	Josh
DeMarius Copes	...	Oliver
Liz Kate	...	Gemma
Tommy Kane	...	Greg
Marvin Leon	...	Skye

Storyline

Film adaptation of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical by Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul about Evan Hansen, a high school senior with a severe Social Anxiety disorder, whose letter to himself, one that was not meant to be seen by others, lands into the wrong hands of a fellow classmate who, as a result, commits suicide. This incident sends Evan on a journey of self-discovery and gives him the chance to finally be accepted by his peers and live the life he never dreamed he could have.

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Plot Keywords:

based on broadway musical | autism | social anxiety disorder | suicide | youth suicide | 

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Genres:

Drama | Musical

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Did You Know?

Trivia

The announcement of the re-conceiving of the character of Larry Murphy as Connor and Zoe's step-father rather than their biological father (as in the stage version) when Danny Pino was cast in the role, received a debatable mixed-to-negative reception from the fans of the musical.

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Connections

Referenced in Thomas Sanders: Waving Through a Window (2017)

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Soundtracks

For Forever (Reprise)
Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
Performed by Colton Ryan

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Dear Evan Hansen

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Marc Platt Productions

Technical Specs

Color:

Color