Everything Everywhere All at Once on IMDb is the 2022 sci-fi action comedy-drama that swept awards season, starring Michelle Yeoh as Evelyn Wang, a laundromat owner jumping multiverses to save reality. Directed by Daniels (Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), it blends martial arts, absurdity, and family drama into a wild ride that hit theaters in March 2022.

IMDb Essentials

This A24 gem holds a 7.8/10 rating on IMDb from over 600,000 user votes as of recent checks, with a runtime of 2 hours 19 minutes and an R rating for language, violence, and sexual material.

It peaked at 8.8/10 early on, briefly ranking 9th on IMDb's Top 250 list in 2022—outranking even Top Gun: Maverick at the time—before settling at 8.0 and dropping off amid vote fluctuations.

Critics on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic gave it universal acclaim (87% audience score on PostTrak), praising its bold VFX and emotional core.

Plot Without Spoilers

Evelyn faces IRS audit chaos when a multiverse crisis pulls her into alternate lives—from kung-fu star to chef—teaming with versions of her husband (Ke Huy Quan), daughter (Stephanie Hsu), and auditor (Jamie Lee Curtis). It's a high- stakes, hilarious clash of realities testing family bonds.

"Across the multiverse, I've seen thousands of Evelyns." – Trailer line that hooks you into the madness.

Cast Highlights

  • Michelle Yeoh : Lead as Evelyn; earned her first Oscar for this breakout.
  • Ke Huy Quan : Comeback kid as Waymond; also Oscar-winning.
  • Stephanie Hsu & Jamie Lee Curtis : Dual-role standouts with Oscar nods.

The ensemble nabbed 11 Oscar nominations in 2023, winning 7 including Best Picture.

Production Trivia

All VFX—those mind-bending fight scenes and universe swaps—were crafted by just 9 people (mostly 5), self-taught via free online tutorials, no formal training.

Filming wrapped pre-2022, with Daniels pushing indie boundaries on a modest budget that ballooned into $175M+ box office worldwide.

User Reviews & Buzz

Loved it (majority view) : Fans rave about the "quirky absurdity," heartfelt immigrant story, and innovative action—like hot-dog-finger chaos or googly-eye everything.

Reddit circles call it a "perfect storm" of humor, heart, and multiverse madness: "The weirdness and how it went into absurdism... something I like."

Criticisms (minority but vocal) : Some label it "overrated" —too chaotic, pacing drags in emotional beats, or hype outpaces substance: "Expected movie of the year, but disappointed."

IMDb reviews note purposeful "bad CGI" for comedic effect, mimicking student films, which either charms or annoys.

Aspect| Pro View| Con View
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Pacing| Frenetic energy keeps it fresh 7| Overwhelming, needs editing 3
VFX| Clever, low-budget brilliance 4| Intentionally cheap feels amateur 7
Themes| Deep family/multiverse feels 5| Buried under jokes 6
Rating Impact| Boosted to Top 250 briefly 1| Votes diluted it to 7.8 3

Awards & Legacy

Won 7 Oscars (2023), including Best Actress, Supporting Actor/Actress, and Director—historic for Asian-led film.

Still trends in 2026 forums for rewatches; Letterboxd logs fresh logs, sparking "hidden Easter eggs" debates.

No sequel confirmed, but its DIY VFX inspires indie creators.

TL;DR : A multiverse masterpiece with 7.8 IMDb rating, Oscar glory, and divisive chaos—perfect if you love bold, weird cinema; skip if hype-sensitive.

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