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The Theory of Everything
2014 123 min United Kingdom, United States of America PG-13 16+
★8.3
Drama, Romance
Director: James Marsh
🎭 Based on
«The Theory of Everything»
byStephen Hawking
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Description
The Theory of Everything is the extraordinary story of one of the world’s greatest living minds, the renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, who falls deeply in love with fellow Cambridge student Jane Wilde.
Budget:
$15M
US Gross:
$35.89M
Worldwide:
$123.73M
Starring
Eddie Redmayne
Actor
Felicity Jones
Actor
Tom Prior
Actor
Awards
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2015
— Best Actor
BAFTA 2015
— Best Adapted Screenplay
BAFTA 2015
— Alexander Korda Award for Outstanding British Film
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2015
— Best Actor
BAFTA 2015
— Best Original Score
Academy Awards 2015
— Best Actress
Academy Awards 2015
— Best Adapted Screenplay
Golden Eagle 2016
— Best International Feature Film
BAFTA 2015
— David Lean Award for Direction
BAFTA 2015
— Best Adapted Screenplay
BAFTA 2015
— Alexander Korda Award for Outstanding British Film
BAFTA 2015
— Best Picture
BAFTA 2015
— Best Actress
Academy Awards 2015
— Best Picture
Golden Globe 2015
— Best Original Score
Golden Globe 2015
— Best Picture (Drama)
Golden Globe 2015
— Best Actress (Drama)
BAFTA 2015
— Best Actor
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2015
— Best Actress
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2015
— Best Cast Ensemble
Saturn Awards 2015
— Best International Feature Film
Academy Awards 2015
— Best Actor
BAFTA 2015
— Best Film Editing
Golden Globe 2015
— Best Actor (Drama)
Georges Awards 2016
— Best Foreign Drama
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2015
— Best On-Screen Transformation
Key opinion
The Theory of Everything is widely regarded as a deeply moving and visually polished biopic, anchored by Eddie Redmayne's transformative lead performance. While viewers appreciate its emotional resonance and exploration of the Hawking family dynamic, some critics argue the screenplay conventionalizes the source material and sacrifices scientific depth in favor of a more traditional romantic narrative.
| Acting | Eddie Redmayne delivers a physically meticulous and masterful performance that serves as the film's undeniable emotional core. | |
| Score | Jóhann Jóhannsson’s evocative score and the intimate cinematography work in harmony to create a polished, atmospheric, and accessible aesthetic. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is criticized for over-simplifying Stephen Hawking's scientific career and relying on conventional biographical tropes to highlight the domestic drama. | |
| Adaptation | Opinions on the narrative focus are divided; some praise the poignant shift toward the relationship between Stephen and Jane, while others argue this structure results in a one-sided or incomplete portrayal of Hawking’s life. | |
| Emotion | The portrayal of the relationship between the leads is viewed by some as a compelling depiction of resilience, while others feel the focus on Jane as a 'martyr' diminishes the nuance of the film's biographical claims. |