Dear Evan Hansen Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Based on the generation-defining Broadway phenomenon.

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

The generation-defining Broadway phenomenon becomes a soaring cinematic event as Ben Platt reprises his role as a high schooler aching for belonging in the social-media age.

Drama Musical

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Dear Evan Hansen.

• A
  Amandla Stenberg

  ... Alana Beck

  The Hunger Games, Children of Blood and Bone

• K
  Kaitlyn Dever

  ... Zoe Murphy

  Godzilla and Kong, Apple Cider Vinegar (limited series)

• N
  Nik Dodani

  ... Jared Kalwani

  The Parenting, Twisters

• C
  Colton Ryan

  ... Connor Murphy

• D
  Danny Pino

  ... Larry Mora

  Flicka, Across the Hall

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  Amy Adams

  ... Cynthia Murphy

  Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

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  Julianne Moore

  ... Heidi Hansen

  Freeheld, Bel Canto

• B
  Ben Platt

  ... Evan Hansen

  Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, Run This Town

Crew Behind the Film

The Dear Evan Hansen behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's writer Steven Levenson last wrote Tick, Tick…Boom! and Fiddler On The Roof.

Director

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Screenwriter

Steven Levenson

Producers

Marc Platt
Adam Siegel

Production Details

What we know about the Dear Evan Hansen movie production.

Key Facts

• Universal Pictures will distribute the film in all territories.
• Music & Lyrics by: Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
• Based on the Tony Award-winning musical of the same name by Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

Production Updates for Dear Evan Hansen

Aug 2021

Completed

Changed Dear Evan Hansen movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Aug 2020

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Dec 2018

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

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