The Universal Theory

2023·Movie
1h 58min
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic617.8Rotten Tomatoes70%–

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The Universal Theory fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Melancholy5
  • Wonder5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Johannes, a doctor of physics, travels with his doctoral supervisor to a scientific congress in the Alps. A series of mysterious incidents occur on site. He meets Karin, a mysterious jazz pianist who seems to know more about him than she can know. Suddenly, mysterious deaths begin to pile up and Johannes tries to uncover the secret under the mountain.
MysteryPsychological ThrillerScientific ConspiracyAtmosphericMind-BendingEuropean CinemaTechnological ThemesIntrigueDark Undertones

Crew

Directed by:
Timm Kröger
Written by:
Roderick Warich, Timm Kröger
Produced by:
Ulrike Müller, David Bohun, Lixi Frank
Composed by:
David Schweighart, Diego Ramos Rodriguez

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Universal Theory

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Universal Theory legally?

PrimeKanopyOVID

The Universal Theory is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, OVID, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Universal Theory worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Universal Theory rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Universal Theory?

1 h 58 min

The Universal Theory runs 1 h 58 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Universal Theory?

Critics66
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 66 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see The Universal Theory much the same way.

Was The Universal Theory a box office hit?

Budget$425,000
Box office$561,322

Roughly broke even. It cost about $425,000 to make and earned $561,322 worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is The Universal Theory in?

GermanItalianEnglishFrench

It was made in German, with some Italian, English, French. Produced in Germany, Austria, Switzerland.

In how many countries can I watch The Universal Theory?

14ATAUBECACHDEESFRGBGGIESETRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Universal Theory in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Universal Theory use?

From Bad to WorseYour Days Are NumberedDid They or Didn't They?Once More, with ClarityAmicable ExesAdaptational HeroismEmotionally Tongue-TiedPoor Communication KillsUnresolved Sexual TensionTranslator BuddyVery Loosely Based on a True StoryGenius Crippleand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for The Universal Theory, including From Bad to Worse, Your Days Are Numbered, Did They or Didn't They?.

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