Movie
The Man Who Sued God
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Man Who Sued God was released October 25, 2001. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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More about The Man Who Sued God
Cast
Billy ConnollySteve Myers
Judy DavisAnna Redmond
Colin FrielsDavid Myers
Wendy HughesJules Myers
Emily BrowningRebecca Myers
Bille BrownGerry Ryan
John HowardEdward PiggottCredits
- Directed by
- Mark Joffe
- Written by
- Don Watson
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- Empress Road Productions
New South Wales Film & Television OfficeAustralia- Showtime AustraliaAustralia
- Gannon FilmsAustralia
Australian Film Finance CorporationAustralia
Film VictoriaAustralia