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The Theory of Everything

2014 2h 3m
Drama Romance
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7.8/10
11,257 reviews
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The Theory of Everything

Once a healthy, active young man, Hawking received an earth-shattering diagnosis at 21 years of age. With Jane fighting tirelessly by his side, Stephen embarks on his most ambitious scientific work, studying the very thing he now has precious little of – time.

"His mind changed our world. Her love changed his."

Top Billed Cast

Eddie Redmayne
Eddie Redmayne
Stephen Hawking
Felicity Jones
Felicity Jones
Jane Hawking
Charlie Cox
Charlie Cox
Jonathan Hellyer Jones
Emily Watson
Emily Watson
Beryl Wilde
Simon McBurney
Simon McBurney
Frank Hawking
David Thewlis
David Thewlis
Dennis Sciama
Maxine Peake
Maxine Peake
Elaine Mason
Harry Lloyd
Harry Lloyd
Brian

Detailed Critic & Audience Reviews

A Andres Gomez Verified TMDB Critic
2015-03-17

Well told picture with amazing Felicity Jones and Eddie Redmayne.

However, the script has been quite modify to adapt it to how the story wanted to be told no matter how many swaps in the time line, omissions or mistakes were introduced....

M mattwilde123 Verified TMDB Critic
2017-03-09

'The Theory of Everything' is James Marsh's biopic of scientific genius Stephen Hawking. Eddie Redmayne plays Hawking as we learn about his early days at university, his diagnosis of motor neuron disease, and the rise to his now iconic status. Marsh's direction is very good and he uses many point of view shots to create a huge sense of empathy for the main character. Marsh uses stunning visual effects in order to express Hawking's inner feelings and torment whilst highlighting his genius. The choice of music is also uplifting and echoes the key themes throughout the film.

The screenplay is ...

C CinemaSerf Verified TMDB Critic
2022-06-01

Based around the honest, touching and frequently heart-rending book by Jane Hawking (here played very well by Felicity Jones), this is essentially a story of love and dedication - with one hell of a lot of frustration thrown in too. Eddie Redmayne is superb as the now acclaimed, flawed and often rather unpleasant scientist whose brain was years ahead of it's time; and the drama marries his dedication to his work with his devotion to himself, his family and, of course, to everyone's handling of the increasingly debilitating disease that ultimately denied him just about every aspect of his physi...

A Alunauwie Verified TMDB Critic
2025-09-30

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 ...