Dear Evan Hansen Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 4, 2022

Dear Evan Hansen

Release Date: Friday, September 24, 2021 Theaters

Based on the generation-defining Broadway phenomenon.

Starring: Amandla Stenberg • Kaitlyn Dever • Nik Dodani • Colton Ryan • Danny Pino

Screenwriter: Steven Levenson

PG-13 Drama N/A

3.33 / 5.0

76% WILL SEE 24% WON'T SEE

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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

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Who stars in Dear Evan Hansen – Cast List

A
Amandla Stenberg
... Alana Beck

The Hunger Games, Bodies Bodies Bodies
K
Kaitlyn Dever
... Zoe Murphy

A House of Dynamite, Godzilla X Kong: Supernova
N
Nik Dodani
... Jared Kalwani

Twisters, The Parenting
C
Colton Ryan
... Connor Murphy
D
Danny Pino
... Larry Mora

Fatale, Flicka
Amy Adams
... Cynthia Murphy

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Arrival
Julianne Moore
... Heidi Hansen

Echo Valley, Crazy, Stupid, Love
B
Ben Platt
... Evan Hansen

Ricki and the Flash, Run This Town

Who is making Dear Evan Hansen – Crew List

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

Director: —
Screenwriter: Steven Levenson
Producers: Marc Platt
Adam Siegel

Studios: Universal Pictures; Universal Pictures
Production Company: Marc Platt Productions

Production – What we know about the Dear Evan Hansen

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.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

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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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for thematic material involving suicide, brief strong language and some suggestive references
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Dear Evan Hansen Trailers and Clips

Dear Evan Hansen

Official Trailer

Dear Evan Hansen

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Dear Evan Hansen Release Date: When was the film released?

Dear Evan Hansen was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, September 24 , 2021. There were 13 13 other movies released on the same date, including My Little Pony: A New Generation, The Starling and East Of The Mountains.