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The Theory of Everything (2014): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch
The Theory of Everything is a 2014 biographical drama directed by James Marsh, starring Felicity Jones and Eddie Redmayne. It is based on Travelling to Infinity by Jane Hawking. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes and earned $123.7 million worldwide on a $15 million budget. It won 1 Oscar, including Actor in a Leading Role, and 7 awards in all. Critics gave it 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- James Marsh
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Focus Features
- Budget
- $15M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is The Theory of Everything About?
The premise of The Theory of Everything without spoilers, adapted from Travelling to Infinity by Jane Hawking. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Against the backdrop of a devastating illness, theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking's extraordinary mind and indomitable spirit lead to groundbreaking discoveries that challenge conventional understanding of the universe. As he confronts a future once thought impossible, his relationship with his future wife, Jane, deepens, and their unwavering love and determination become essential to his journey. Jane’s steadfast support proves vital as Stephen navigates the challenges he faces and continues his remarkable scientific work.
The Theory of Everything Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cambridge university
- husband wife relationship
- lou gehrig's disease
- physical disability
- wheelchair
- cosmology
- physicist
- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- church choir
- based on memoir
- based on book
- black hole
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- brilliant mind
- synthetic voice
- homecare nurse
- religion versus science
- oxford university
- tracheotomy
- expanding universe
- climbing stairs
- falling down
- mute
- reverse footage
- professor
- neuromuscular disease
- voice synthesis
- degenerative disease
- camping
- weight loss
- singing in a car
- spinal tap
- fireworks
- based on real person
- united kingdom
- university
- student
- church
- book
- england
- camera shot of bare feet
- camera shot of feet
- 20th century
- man uses a wheelchair
- tearjerker romance
- academia drama
- brief nudity
- female rear nudity
- female nudity
- original author as character
- stand alone movie without sequel
Where to watch
Where to Watch The Theory of Everything
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Cast & crew
The Theory of Everything Cast
Felicity Jones leads the cast, with Eddie Redmayne. Directed by James Marsh.
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Director James Marsh
Ratings
The Theory of Everything Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Theory of Everything 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
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IMDb 7.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 70% Tomatometer
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 78% User score
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Letterboxd 3.6 /5
3.1K ratings
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Movie Insider 3.7 /5
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Plot
The Theory of Everything Plot Summary
What happens in The Theory of Everything from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with Stephen Hawking, a Cambridge student, as he encounters Jane for the first time. Although he is somewhat reserved initially, the two soon find a deep connection. When Stephen learns about his debilitating illness, he attempts to distance himself from Jane to spare her pain. However, Jane is determined to remain by his side, fully aware that his condition will worsen and gradually take him from her. They marry soon after, and as Stephen earns his doctorate, he becomes increasingly passionate about cosmological physics. Throughout his struggles, Jane steadfastly supports him as his illness affects his movement, balance, speech, and even his ability to swallow.
Full summary
The whole story of The Theory of Everything, scene by scene
Box office
The Theory of Everything Box Office & Budget
The Theory of Everything grossed $123.7 million worldwide on a $15 million budget, 8.2 times what it cost. $35.9 million came from the US and Canada and $87.8 million (71%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$123.7M
8.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $35.9M
- International
- $87.8M
- Budget
- $15M
US & Canada 29%
Rest of the world 71%
Awards
The Theory of Everything Awards & Nominations
The Theory of Everything won 1 Oscar, including Actor in a Leading Role, and 7 awards in all. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 2015, with 3 wins from 10 nominations.
7 wins28 nominations6 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2015 3 wins · 10 nominations- Won Best Actor in a Leading Role – Eddie Redmayne
- Won Best Adapted Screenplay
- Won Outstanding British Film
- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Felicity Jones
- Nominated Best Costume Design
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Golden Globes 2015 2 wins · 4 nominations- Won Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama – Eddie Redmayne
- Won Best Original Score – Jóhann Jóhannsson
- Nominated Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama – Felicity Jones
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
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Oscars 2015 1 win · 5 nominations- Won Actor in a Leading Role – Eddie Redmayne
- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Felicity Jones
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Music (Original Score) – Jóhann Jóhannsson
- Nominated Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2015 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role – Eddie Redmayne
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Felicity Jones
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Critics' Choice 2015 5 nominations- Nominated Best Actor – Eddie Redmayne
- Nominated Best Actress – Felicity Jones
- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Best Score – Jóhann Jóhannsson
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IFTA Awards 2015 1 nomination- Nominated International Actor
Videos
The Theory of Everything Trailers & Videos
17 videos: 6 trailers, 6 clips and 5 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Trailer THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING - Trailer - In Theaters November 7th
- Trailer THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING - Official Trailer - In Theaters November 7th
- Trailer The Theory of Everything - Official Trailer #2 (Universal Pictures) HD
- Trailer THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING - Trailer #2 - In Theaters Nov 7
Quiz
How Well Do You Know The Theory of Everything?
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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- Question 10: not answered
What significant meeting changes the course of Stephen Hawking's life?
Cars
Cars in The Theory of Everything
8 cars on screen, including the 1964 Morris Mini Traveller MkI and the 1968 Austin FX4.
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1964 Morris Mini Traveller MkI Important role -
1968 Austin FX4 Minor role -
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1960 Ford Anglia Background role
Details
The Theory of Everything Also Known As
36 alternative titles, including “Travelling to Infinity” and “Travelling to Infinity: My Life with Stephen”.
- Also known as
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- Travelling to Infinity
- Travelling to Infinity: My Life with Stephen
- La théorie de l'univers
- La teoría del todo
- La teoria del tutto
- Вселенная Стивена Хокинга
- Une merveilleuse histoire du temps
- A Teoria de Tudo
- 万物理论
- Die Entdeckung der Unendlichkeit
- Η Θεωρία Των Πάντων
- A mindenség elmélete
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- Teorie všeho
- התיאוריה של הכל
- 사랑에 대한 모든 것
- Теорията на всичко
- Teorien Om Alting
- Teoria wszystkiego
- Kaiken teoria
- Teoria întregului
- Her Şeyin Teorisi
- Теорія всього
- 博士と彼女のセオリー
- Teória všetkého
- 愛的萬物論
- Teorija par visu
- Visko teorija
- 霍金：愛的方程式, ყველაფრის თეორია
- ทฤษฎีรักนิรันดร
- Thuyết Yêu Thương
- Teorija vsega
- Теорија свега
- La teoria del tot
- نظریه همهچیز
- Teorija svega
- Kõiksuse teooria
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FAQ
The Theory of Everything FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of The Theory of Everything, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Theory of Everything?
The Theory of Everything runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was The Theory of Everything released?
The Theory of Everything was released on November 7, 2014.
Who directed The Theory of Everything?
The Theory of Everything was directed by James Marsh.
More films by James Marsh Who is in the cast of The Theory of Everything?
The Theory of Everything stars Felicity Jones and Eddie Redmayne.
Where can I watch The Theory of Everything?
In the US, The Theory of Everything is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Theory of Everything make at the box office?
The Theory of Everything grossed $123.7 million worldwide ($35.9 million domestic, $87.8 million international) on a budget of $15 million.
How is The Theory of Everything rated?
The Theory of Everything has 7.7/10 on IMDb, 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.
Is The Theory of Everything based on a book?
Yes. The Theory of Everything is adapted from Travelling to Infinity by Jane Hawking.
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