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Dear Evan Hansen

  • 20212021
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 17m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
13K
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POPULARITY
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Ben Platt in Dear Evan Hansen (2021)
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.
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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 t... Read allFilm 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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
13K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
538
18
  • Director
    • Stephen Chbosky
  • Writers
    • Steven Levenson(screenplay by)
    • Benj Pasek(based on the musical stage play with music and lyrics by)
    • Justin Paul(based on the musical stage play with music and lyrics by)
  • Stars
    • Ben Platt
    • Julianne Moore
    • Kaitlyn Dever
Top credits
  • Director
    • Stephen Chbosky
  • Writers
    • Steven Levenson(screenplay by)
    • Benj Pasek(based on the musical stage play with music and lyrics by)
    • Justin Paul(based on the musical stage play with music and lyrics by)
  • Stars
    • Ben Platt
    • Julianne Moore
    • Kaitlyn Dever
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 347User reviews
    • 137Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 nominations

    Videos6

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    Top cast

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    Ben Platt
    Ben Platt
    • Evan Hansenas Evan Hansen
    Julianne Moore
    Julianne Moore
    • Heidi Hansenas Heidi Hansen
    Kaitlyn Dever
    Kaitlyn Dever
    • Zoe Murphyas Zoe Murphy
    Amy Adams
    Amy Adams
    • Cynthia Murphyas Cynthia Murphy
    Danny Pino
    Danny Pino
    • Larry Moraas Larry Mora
    • (as Daniel Pino)
    Amandla Stenberg
    Amandla Stenberg
    • Alana Beckas Alana Beck
    Colton Ryan
    Colton Ryan
    • Connor Murphyas Connor Murphy
    Nik Dodani
    Nik Dodani
    • Jared Kalwanias Jared Kalwani
    DeMarius Copes
    DeMarius Copes
    • Oliveras Oliver
    Liz Kate
    Liz Kate
    • Gemmaas Gemma
    Zoey Luna
    Zoey Luna
    • Leilaas Leila
    Isaac Powell
    Isaac Powell
    • Rhysas Rhys
    Marvin Leon
    Marvin Leon
    • Skyeas Skye
    Hadiya Eshé
    Hadiya Eshé
    • Cheriseas Cherise
    • (as Hadiya Eshe')
    Julia Chen Myers
    Julia Chen Myers
    • Naomias Naomi
    Gerald Caesar
    Gerald Caesar
    • Joshas Josh
    Avery Bederman
    Avery Bederman
    • Isabelleas Isabelle
    Swift Rice
    Swift Rice
    • Mr. Howardas Mr. Howard
    • Director
      • Stephen Chbosky
    • Writers
      • Steven Levenson(screenplay by) (based on the musical stage play with book by)
      • Benj Pasek(based on the musical stage play with music and lyrics by)
      • Justin Paul(based on the musical stage play with music and lyrics by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The vocal performances in the film were recorded almost entirely live on set, specifically to ensure that Ben Platt's vocals sounded as real and authentic as possible when he sings on screen.
    • Goofs
      During "Requiem" when Zoe is driving on the fist close up of the speedometer the speed can be seen increasing whilst the vehicle gear indicator suddenly changes to "P" and "R".
    • Quotes

      Evan Hansen: [from trailer] If you knew who I am, how broken I am.

      Heidi Hansen: [from trailer] I already know you. And I love you.

    • Crazy credits
      The Universal logo appears at the beginning of the film itself, underscored by the opening three-note motif from "Waving Through a Window," which is played at a slower tempo. The logo does not appear on the film's trailer and TV spots.
    • Connections
      Edited into Amanda the Jedi Show: Faster than your First Time Reviews 2 - Best and Worst of TIFF 2021 (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Waving Through a Window
      from the Broadway Musical Dear Evan Hansen

      Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul

      Performed by Ben Platt

      Copyright (c) 2017 Pick in a Pinch Music (ASCAP) and breathelike music (ASCAP)

      Administered by Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc.

      All rights reserved. Used by permission.

    User reviews347

    Review
    Top review
    Movie adaptation of the hit stage musical.
    Evan Hansen is in high school and suffers from a social disorder. He sees a therapist and at the doctor's urging writes himself letters, titled "Dear Evan Hansen." Thus the title of the movie. One day he prints one out at school (I immediately found myself doubting the wisdom of that) and while in line to retrieve it another student, an outcast of sorts, takes the letter. From that random event a whole series of unpredicted things happen.

    Some people knock this movie because it has singing. At dinner Evan might break out in song rather than just talk. Or while walking down the hall of his high school. As well as other characters. People who object to that kind of movie will not enjoy this, they probably should have skipped it.

    But for me the whole thing worked really well. It is a long movie at over 2 hours but it is so interesting my attention never wavered. As Even gets into hotter and hotter water by avoiding the truth we see other people being affected. In the end more good than harm is done but the story also presents a good case for just telling the truth, a series of little white lies, seemingly harmless, seldom turns out to be the best path.

    My wife and I watched it at home on DVD from our public library, we enjoyed it. Filmed mostly in the Atlanta Georgia area, the DVD has several interesting "extras."
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    5
    • TxMike
    • Feb 3, 2022

    FAQ9

    • We all know that Ben Platt playing Evan was a no brainer, but none of the other original cast members from the musical, other than Colton Ryan, were cast. Why was that?
    • Where can I watch the Dear Evan Hansen movie?
    • Will there be new songs?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 24, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Japan
      • China
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Instagram
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Evan Hansen Thân Mến
    • Filming locations
      • Fayetteville, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Marc Platt Productions
      • Perfect World Pictures
      • Universal Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $28,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $15,002,646
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,443,830
      • Sep 26, 2021
    • Gross worldwide
      • $19,123,752
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 17 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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