The Theory of Everything

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The Theory of Everything

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Released Nov 7, 2014

2h 3m

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In the 1960s, Cambridge University student and future physicist Stephen Hawking (Eddie Redmayne) falls in love with fellow collegian Jane Wilde (Felicity Jones). At 21, Hawking learns that he has motor neuron disease. Despite this -- and with Jane at his side -- he begins an ambitious study of time, of which he has very little left, according to his doctor. He and Jane defy terrible odds and break new ground in the fields of medicine and science, achieving more than either could hope to imagine.

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Critics Consensus

Part biopic, part love story, The Theory of Everything rises on James Marsh's polished direction and the strength of its two leads.

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

It's all slavishly conformed into a woefully predictable formula, as inflexible as the Meet Cute Rom-Com or the Superhero Epic, every scene less about capturing a moment from a life than about completing a checklist.

Jun 7, 2016

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Bilge Ebiri

Nashville Scene

The Theory of Everything may not tear a rip in the cinematic space-time continuum, but as an intimate drama about two people struggling with a life they never expected, it has real power.

Dec 7, 2015

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

Watching him [Eddie Redmayne] slumped in an electric wheelchair, simulating the effects of Hawking's motor neurone disease, it's easy to forget you're looking at an actor.

Rated: 4.5/5

Jan 28, 2015

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

While very well-intentioned to focus on the man over the persona, it feels skewed and short on glitz representative of someone larger-than-life such as Stephen Hawking.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 4, 2023

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

There is still a good story to be found in “The Theory of Everything” despite its standard biopic flavor and rushed ending.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 25, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Redmayne's physical performance astounds, and Jones makes a wonderfully empathetic female lead. If only their performances were part of a better treatment of this worthy subject.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jul 16, 2022

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Aluna U

The Theory of Everything masterfully adapts Jane Hawking’s memoir into a touching portrayal of Stephen Hawking’s life—from romance and ALS diagnosis to scientific acclaim. The film delivers a well-structured narrative, blending personal and professional struggles with emotional depth. Strong character development, especially through Eddie Redmayne’s Oscar-winning performance, adds authenticity to the story. The use of visual storytelling, music, and flashbacks enriches its message, particularly the symbolic reverse-time sequence. Overall, it’s a deeply moving biopic that humanizes a scientific icon while celebrating resilience and love. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/30/25

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Ap0 A

Io alla vista di questo film ero molto eccitato ma c'era una cosa che non mi convinceva il fatto che durasse ben più di due ore peroʻ nonstancr cioʻ ľho visto e e bisogna ammettere che il tempo sembrano passare velocissime senza buchi o restrittive. Devo dire che mi piaciuto molto come il registra sia riuscito a mettere insime vari lati della sua vita tra cui quella personale e scientifica. Per chi è appassionato come me di scienza e robe varie lo consiglio anche perchè le spiegazioni che ci sono sono abbastanza capibili senza troppi proloni.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/20/25

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LESLEY M

This film opened my eyes to what happened to my sister so ty for that And I never knew the true out come of his life story from the beginning so well told and the leading actor he's 1 of the best so ty 4 that to

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/16/25

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Denzel Matthew A

The movie was not bad, I first thought it was gonna be boring but the actor and director just made it worth to watch, with a medium pace i find it a bit exciting

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/19/25

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Grant H

And Oscar winning performance for the ages to go along with an Oscar deserving performance by Felicity Jones, Theory Of Everything touches on the incomparable life of one of the last influential humans of our time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/17/25

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Tyler S

This was excellent. The story was moving, tragic, and exceptional when talking about the life of Stephen Hawking. The performance by Eddie Redmayne was phenomenal and really captured the idea of the famous physicist.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/22/24

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Synopsis

In the 1960s, Cambridge University student and future physicist Stephen Hawking (Eddie Redmayne) falls in love with fellow collegian Jane Wilde (Felicity Jones). At 21, Hawking learns that he has motor neuron disease. Despite this -- and with Jane at his side -- he begins an ambitious study of time, of which he has very little left, according to his doctor. He and Jane defy terrible odds and break new ground in the fields of medicine and science, achieving more than either could hope to imagine.

Director: James Marsh
Producer: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Lisa Bruce, Anthony McCarten
Screenwriter: Anthony McCarten
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Working Title Films
Rating: PG-13 (Suggestive Material|Some Thematic Elements)
Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 7, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 9, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $35.9M
Runtime: 2h 3m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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