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The Theory of Everything

2014Movie2 h 3 minPG-13

DramaRomance
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic717.6Rotten Tomatoes81%84%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about a real life story and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

His mind changed our world. Her love changed his.

Once a healthy, active young man, Hawking received an earth-shattering diagnosis at 21 years of age. With Jane fighting tirelessly by his side, Stephen embarks on his most ambitious scientific work, studying the very thing he now has precious little of – time.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Tragic Romance
  • Intellectual Triumph
  • Emotional Heartbreak
  • Period Piece
  • Medical Melodrama
  • Scholarly Atmosphere
  • Character Study
  • Musical Score Driven

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
James Marsh
Written by
Anthony McCarten
Produced by
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Anthony McCarten
Music by
Jóhann Jóhannsson

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Facts

November 7, 2014 · 2 h 3 min · PG-13

Released
November 7, 2014
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Latin, French, Italian
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$124 million
Available in
84 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

And I Must Scream, Blood from the Mouth, Poor Communication Kills +9

  • And I Must Scream
  • Blood from the Mouth
  • Poor Communication Kills
  • Amicable Exes
  • Once More, with Clarity
  • Did They or Didn't They?
  • Stiff Upper Lip
  • Daydream Surprise
  • Genius Cripple
  • The Last Dance
  • Smart People Play Chess
  • Adaptational Heroism

12 of 40 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Theory of Everything?"

Questions about The Theory of Everything

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Theory of Everything?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Theory of Everything from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It streams in 33 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Theory of Everything worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.7, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 71).

Is The Theory of Everything okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Theory of Everything good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Theory of Everything plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Theory of Everything a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$124 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $124 million worldwide, 8.2 times its budget.

What tropes does The Theory of Everything use?

And I Must ScreamBlood from the MouthPoor Communication KillsAmicable ExesOnce More, with ClarityDid They or Didn't They?Stiff Upper LipDaydream SurpriseGenius CrippleThe Last DanceSmart People Play ChessAdaptational Heroismand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including And I Must Scream, Blood from the Mouth, and Poor Communication Kills.