The 2007 film 'Evan Almighty' is a comedy starring Steve Carell as Evan Baxter, a newly elected congressman who is instructed by God to build an ark. The film follows Evan's journey as he struggles to balance his political career and his newfound mission from God. It is a remake of the classic film 'Noah's Ark' and features a star-studded cast including Morgan Freeman, Lauren Graham, and John Goodman.