Theory of Everything Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 18, 2015

Theory of Everything

Release Date: Friday, November 7, 2014 Limited

Director: James Marsh

Starring: Eddie Redmayne • Felicity Jones • Emily Watson • David Thewlis • Harry Lloyd

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Follows Eddie Redmayne as theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, world-famous as the author of A Brief History of Time, opposite Felicity Jones. The movie explores the excitement of the 1960s for Stephen as he studies at Cambridge University. At the dawn of a brilliant life’s work, he falls passionately in love with arts student Jane Wilde. Their relationship leads him through personal and scientific challenges and breakthroughs, and as his world opens up he opens up the entire world to new ways of seeing.

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Who stars in Theory of Everything – Cast List

Eddie Redmayne
... Stephen Hawking

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Les Misérables
Felicity Jones
... Jan Wilde

Train Dreams, Oh. What. Fun.
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Emily Watson
Steve , The Legend Of Ochi
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David Thewlis
Wonder Woman, Avatar: Fire and Ash
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Harry Lloyd
... Brian

Jane Eyre, The Wife
Maxine Peake
... Elaine Mason

Woken, Wendell & Wild
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Lesley Manville
... Queen Elizabeth II

Cold Storage, Midwinter Break

Who is making Theory of Everything – Crew List

A look at Theory of Everything behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director James Marsh last helmed Dance First and King of Thieves. The film's writer Anthony McCarten last penned I Wanna Dance With Somebody and The Two Popes.

Director: James Marsh
Screenwriter: Anthony McCarten
Producers: Tim Bevan
Lisa Bruce
Eric Fellner
Anthony McCarten

Studios: Focus Features
Production Company: Working Title Films

Production – What we know about the Theory of Everything

Key Facts

Jan Wilde's memoir Travelling to Infinity: My Life with Stephen inspired the film.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2014

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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Theory of Everything Release Date: When was the film released?

Theory of Everything was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, November 7 , 2014. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including Interstellar, Big Hero 6 and Jessabelle. As a limited release, Theory of Everything was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

Theory of Everything DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Theory of Everything is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Wednesday, February 17, 2015. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Theory of Everything today on Amazon.

Theory of Everything Digital Release Date

Theory of Everything is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, January 23, 2015. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.