Summary
A psychological, heart-wrenching love story that provides a unique and inside look at Charles Darwin. Torn between faith and science, he struggles to finish his legendary book "On the Origin of Species," which goes on to become the foundation for evolutionary biology.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Teens
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Audiences like it more than critics (+14)
Critics 49Audiences 63GoodWatch 56
Running time
1 h 48 min
A typical length for dramas
typical 109108Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Reach
Streams in 14 countries, rent or buy in 11 more
+4
Released
2009
September 25, 2009
17 years ago
Genres
DramaHistoryLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United Kingdom
Rated
- PG-13United States
Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
21 of 21
Paul BettanyCharles Darwin
Jennifer ConnellyEmma Darwin
Martha WestAnne Darwin
Guy HenryTechnician
Jeremy NorthamJohn Brodie-Innes
Toby JonesThomas Henry Huxley
Benedict CumberbatchJoseph Dalton Hooker
Jim CarterParslow
Robert GlenisterDr. Holland
Ian MercerGoodman
Bill PatersonDr. Gully
Teresa ChurcherMrs. Davies
Richard RidingsThatcher
Freya ParksEtty Darwin- IKIan KellyCaptain Fitzroy
- ARAnabolena RodriguezFuegia Basket
- PCPaul CampbellBoat Memory
- ZDZak DaviesJemmy Button
- CDChristopher DunkinGeorge Darwin
Gene GoodmanFranky Darwin- HSHarrison SansostriLenny Darwin
Directing · 2
- Jon Amiel Director, Screenstory
- Terence Madden Crowd Assistant Director
Writing · 2
- John Collee Screenplay, Screenstory
- Randal Keynes Novel
Production · 11
- David M. Thompson Executive Producer
- Jamie Laurenson Executive Producer
- Peter Watson Executive Producer
- Christina Yao Executive Producer
- Janice Eymann Executive Producer
- Nick O'Hagan Producer
Camera · 1
- Jess Hall Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- Melanie Oliver Editor
Sound · 7
- Christopher Young Original Music Composer
- Sue Harding Foley Artist
- Peter Gleaves ADR Mixer
- Paul Hanks Foley Artist
- Ruth Sullivan Foley Artist
- Chris Burdon Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art · 4
- Laurence Dorman Production Design
- Dominic Capon Set Decoration
- Gary Jopling Art Direction
- Bill Crutcher Supervising Art Director
Costume & Make-Up · 5
- Louise Stjernsward Costume Design
- Veronica McAleer Makeup Artist
- Vitchu Chavasit Makeup Artist
- Ashley Johnson Makeup Artist
- Francesco Alberico Hairstylist
Lighting · 1
- Lee Walters Gaffer
Tropes
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