The Man Who Sued God
The Man Who Sued God

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The Man Who Sued God

2001
Movie
97 min
English

A lawyer becomes a fisherman from frustration. When his one piece of property, his boat, is struck by lightning and destroyed he is denied insurance money because it was “an act of God”. He re-registers as a lawyer and sues the insurance company and, as God’s representative, The Church.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Nadda Genres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A mild-mannered accountant, Ivan, whose life is turned upside down by a devastating flood that destroys his boat, discovers his insurance policy doesn't cover 'Acts of God'. Outraged, he decides to sue God and the insurance company, becoming a national sensation and inspiring others to challenge the divine. The film follows Ivan's improbable legal battle and its wider impact on society's relationship with faith and bureaucracy.

Critical Reception

The Man Who Sued God was a significant commercial success in Australia, lauded for its unique premise and humorous, yet thought-provoking, exploration of faith, bureaucracy, and the human spirit. It resonated with audiences for its underdog story and satirical take on insurance companies and religious dogma.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its original and humorous concept.

  • Appreciated for its witty satire on insurance companies and the legal system.

  • Seen as an inspiring tale of an ordinary man fighting against the odds.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely documented with specific ratings for this film.

Fun Fact

The film was inspired by a real-life event in which a man sued God after his house was destroyed by a tornado, though the legal outcomes differed significantly.

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