Overview
A love story that transcends time and adversity, showcasing the brilliance of the human spirit.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- melancholic
- tender
- bittersweet
- thoughtful date night
- historical drama evening
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film polished and moving, with James Marsh's direction and the emotionally powerful performances of Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones carrying its bittersweet love story.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film traces Stephen Hawking's diagnosis, scientific rise, marriage, and family life across decades.
Stephen's ALS reshapes his marriage to Jane and the practical responsibilities of their family life.
Point-of-view shots and expressive visual effects emphasize Hawking's physical decline and inner torment.
Hawking's rising cosmological reputation develops alongside dependence, marriage strain, and family obligations.
Films like The Theory of Everything, and why
A Beautiful Mind
shared biographical drama format, intimate marriage under pressure, and emotionally restrained performances
My Left Foot
shared true-life intellectual protagonist, illness and perseverance themes, and prestigious period drama tone
The Hours
shared bittersweet relationship drama, literary biographical framing, and central performance-driven romance
The Remains of the Day
shared historical romance, marriage tested by illness and ambition, and polished British production
Movie Details
- Director
- James Marsh
- Release Date
- 2014-11-07
- Runtime
- 123 min
- Rating
- 7.8 / 10 (11283)
Cast
- Eddie Redmayne
- Felicity Jones
- Charlie Cox
- Emily Watson
- Simon McBurney
- David Thewlis
- Maxine Peake
- Harry Lloyd
- Tom Prior
- Sophie Perry
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Theory of Everything about?
- A brilliant physicist and the woman who loves him confront the emotional and practical costs of ambition, disability, and a changing marriage.
- What is The Theory of Everything like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Theory of Everything as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Theory of Everything violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Theory of Everything.
- What did critics think of The Theory of Everything?
- Critics broadly found the film polished and moving, with James Marsh's direction and the emotionally powerful performances of Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones carrying its bittersweet love story.
- Which films are like The Theory of Everything?
- Films with a similar feel include A Beautiful Mind, My Left Foot, The Hours, and The Remains of the Day.
- How long is The Theory of Everything?
- The Theory of Everything runs 123 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Theory of Everything?
- In United States, The Theory of Everything streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
