---
title: "Dear Evan Hansen"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dear-evan-hansen-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 567690
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 137
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Dear Evan Hansen (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dear-evan-hansen-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Dear Evan Hansen is a film first released in 2021. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Universal Pictures, Marc Platt Productions, Perfect World Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An anxious high schooler gets caught in a complicated lie following a tragic classmate's suicide."

### Why Watch
- Based on the musical by Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul
- Explores themes of high school and social anxiety

### Caveats & Content Note
- Received generally negative reviews from critics
- Underperformed at the box office
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with sensitive themes including suicide and social anxiety.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, emotional

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/dear-evan-hansen-2021#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Stephen Chbosky
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal Pictures, Marc Platt Productions, Perfect World Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ben Platt** as *Evan Hansen*
- **Kaitlyn Dever** as *Zoe Murphy*
- **Amy Adams** as *Cynthia Murphy*
- **Amandla Stenberg** as *Alana Beck*
- **Nik Dodani** as *Jared Kalwani*
- **Julianne Moore** as *Heidi Hansen*
- **Danny Pino** as *Larry Mora*
- **Colton Ryan** as *Connor Murphy*
- **DeMarius R. Copes** as *Oliver*
- **Liz Kate** as *Gemma*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of the film?
The film was released in 2021.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
The film is classified as a drama.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

### Q: What is the film based on?
The film is based on the musical of the same name.

### Q: Who created the musical that the film is based on?
The musical was created by Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dear Evan Hansen — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/567690)
- [Dear Evan Hansen (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dear_Evan_Hansen_(film))
- [Milý Evane Hansene [Dear Evan Hansen] (2021): Zajímavosti…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/716914-mily-evane-hansene/zajimavosti)
- [Dear Evan Hansen (Film) – Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dear_Evan_Hansen_(Film))

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*