Everything, Everywhere (2023): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Everything, Everywhere is a 2023 drama directed by Kah-Wai Lim, starring Shogen and Adela Sou. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $147.9 million worldwide on a $14.3 million budget. Its Echo Score is 84/100.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Kah-Wai Lim
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Japanese
- Studio
- Cinema Drifters
- Budget
- $14.3M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Everything, Everywhere About?
The premise of Everything, Everywhere without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 2019, director Jay vanishes, leaving behind a mysterious hard drive containing the film “No Where, Now Here.” Actress Eva, who had previously worked with Jay on a film shoot in 2018, begins to retrace his steps, hoping to uncover his whereabouts and the secrets hidden within the recovered film. Her search leads her on an unexpected journey to find him.
Everything, Everywhere Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- multiverse
- bagel
- nihilism
- absurdism
- immigrant
- laundromat
- asian american
- generational conflict
- saving the world
- alternate reality
- alternate universe
- kung fu
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- midlife crisis
- chinese immigrant
- surrealism
- alternate life
- female protagonist
- girlfriend girlfriend relationship
- googly eye
- life flashes before eyes
- chinese new year
- alternate timeline
- income tax audit
- fanny pack
- rock
- playing piano with feet
- raccoon
- path of life
- improvised weapon
- dysfunctional family
- multiple realities
- dildo
- lesbian couple
- homophobia
- alternate version of self
- small business
- pixelated male nudity
- disapproving father
- film within a film
- stubbornness
- parallel universe
- family business
- bilingual
- lesbian character
- lesbian daughter
- lesbian
- dominatrix
- tax audit
- kindness
- sex toy
Everything, Everywhere Cast
Shogen leads the cast, with Adela Sou. Directed by Kah-Wai Lim.
- Director Kah-Wai Lim
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Everything, Everywhere Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 84/100, strongest in art & craft (92) and weakest in story & flow (70).
Everything, Everywhere Echo Score Breakdown
Everything Everywhere All at Once delivers an ambitious multiverse spectacle that combines inventive action with heartfelt moments. Critics highlight its creative direction, standout performances and vibrant visual style, while many viewers praise its emotional resonance and replay value. However, some reviewers note a convoluted plot and moments of uneven pacing that can diminish accessibility. The film’s strengths in originality and craft outweigh its narrative flaws, resulting in a largely satisfying experience that rewards multiple viewings.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 92
In terms of direction and visual execution, the film showcases bold, kinetic cinematography and meticulous production design. Critics and viewers commend the masterful editing that sustains rapid action while maintaining clarity, and the practical effects and choreography receive particular praise. A minority mention occasional cheap-looking visual effects, but overall the craft is regarded as highly inventive and polished.
- Character & Emotion 80
When evaluating performances, Michelle Yeoh’s portrayal stands out as nuanced and emotionally resonant, anchoring the ensemble’s chemistry. Many viewers report strong personal connections to the characters, citing genuine feeling and tears. Conversely, a few critics and users criticize uneven acting and a script that occasionally feels clichéd. Overall, the character work is perceived as a principal strength that elevates the narrative.
- Story & Flow 70
The narrative weaves a multiversal premise with inventive plot twists, offering originality that many critics praise as bold. Viewers commend the coherence of a complex story that, despite its ambition, largely remains accessible. However, some comment that the pacing falters and that the central emotional thread is obscured by excessive gimmickry. In sum, the story is inventive yet uneven, striking a mixed balance.
- Sensory Experience 85
The film’s sensory palette combines vibrant color schemes with frenetic sound design that heightens the chaotic energy. Critics note the seamless integration of practical effects, choreography, and a dynamic score that supports the action. While a minority observe occasional rough visual effects, the overall auditory‑visual experience is described as cohesive and exhilarating, reinforcing the film’s thematic wildness.
- Rewatch Factor 78
The movie’s blend of humor, emotional stakes, and inventive set‑pieces encourages repeat viewings for many fans who find new details on subsequent watches. Positive testimonials highlight its lasting impact and personal resonance. Conversely, some viewers describe the dense plot and relentless pace as exhausting, diminishing their desire for re‑engagement. Overall, the film’s replay value remains strong, albeit tempered by its complexity.
Everything, Everywhere Plot Summary
What happens in Everything, Everywhere from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Evelyn Quan Wang is a middle-aged Chinese immigrant who runs a laundromat with her husband, Waymond. They eloped to the United States years earlier, and they have a daughter named Joy who now wrestles with her own burdens. In the present, Evelyn is pulled in multiple directions at once: the IRS is auditing the laundromat, Waymond is trying to hand her divorce papers to spark a real talk about their fractured marriage, her demanding father—Gong Gong, the family’s elder—drops in for a Chinese New Year celebration, and Joy’s happiness is tangled with her depression and her relationship with Becky, a girlfriend Evelyn struggles to accept.
Full summary
The whole story of Everything, Everywhere, scene by scene
Everything, Everywhere Box Office & Budget
Everything, Everywhere grossed $147.9 million worldwide on a $14.3 million budget, 10 times what it cost. $77.2 million came from the US and Canada and $70.8 million (48%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$147.9M
10× its budget
- US & Canada
- $77.2M
- International
- $70.8M
- Budget
- $14.3M
Everything, Everywhere Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Everything, Everywhere.
How Well Do You Know Everything, Everywhere?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What business does Evelyn and Waymond run together?
Cars in Everything, Everywhere
24 cars on screen, including the 1980 Dodge Sportsman and the 1986 Volvo 240.
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1985 Chevrolet Suburban Minor role -
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Minor role
Everything, Everywhere Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “すべて、至るところにある” and “一切無所不在”.
- Also known as
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- すべて、至るところにある
- 一切無所不在
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Everything, Everywhere FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Everything, Everywhere, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Everything, Everywhere?
Everything, Everywhere runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Everything, Everywhere released?
Everything, Everywhere was released on November 12, 2023.
Who directed Everything, Everywhere?
Everything, Everywhere was directed by Kah-Wai Lim.
More films by Kah-Wai Lim Who is in the cast of Everything, Everywhere?
Everything, Everywhere stars Shogen and Adela Sou.
How much did Everything, Everywhere make at the box office?
Everything, Everywhere grossed $147.9 million worldwide ($77.2 million domestic, $70.8 million international) on a budget of $14.3 million.
Does Everything, Everywhere have a post-credit scene?
No. Everything, Everywhere has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Everything, Everywhere in?
The original language of Everything, Everywhere is Japanese.
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