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The Theory of Everything

2006·Movie
1h 26min
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, faith and meaning, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

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Does God exist? Does Science prove God's existence or provide more reasons to doubt? Doug Holloway (David de Vos), a family man on the verge of financial and marital ruin, embarks on a journey to find his birth father, Dr. Eugene Holland (Victor Lundin). Dr. Holland is on a mission of his own - to prove the Holy Grail of physics - the Theory of Everything - that may prove the existence of Go...
Faith vs. SciencePhilosophical DramaFamily DiscoveryExistential QuestThought-ProvokingCharacter-DrivenContemporary SettingIntrospective

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Theory of Everything legally?

The Theory of Everything is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Pure Flix, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Theory of Everything worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 4.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Theory of Everything?

1 h 26 min

The Theory of Everything runs 1 h 26 min.

What language is The Theory of Everything in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch The Theory of Everything?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Theory of Everything in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Theory of Everything use?

"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueVery Loosely Based on a True StoryBreak Her Heart to Save HerLaugh of LoveFrom Bad to WorseBait-and-Switch CommentAnd I Must ScreamEmotionally Tongue-TiedImagine SpotStiff Upper LipLove Cannot OvercomeTranslator Buddyand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for The Theory of Everything, including "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue, Very Loosely Based on a True Story, Break Her Heart to Save Her.