The Zero Theorem Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Aug. 28, 2014

The Zero Theorem

Release Date: Friday, September 19, 2014 Limited

Director: Terry Gilliam

Starring: Christoph Waltz • Tilda Swinton • Lucas Hedges • David Thewlis • Melanie Thierry

N/A Sci-Fi N/A

4.44 / 5.0

53% WILL SEE 47% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Set in a future London, The Zero Theorem stars Academy Award® winner Christoph Waltz as Qohen Leth, an eccentric and reclusive computer genius plagued with existential angst. He lives in isolation in a burnt-out chapel, waiting for a phone call which he is convinced will provide him with answers he has long sought.

Qohen works on a mysterious project, delegated to him by Management (Matt Damon), aimed at discovering the purpose of existence - or the lack thereof - once and for all. But his solitary existence is disturbed by visits from the flirtatious Bainsley (Mélanie Thierry), and Bob (Lucas Hedges), Management's wunderkind son.Yet it is only once he experiences the power of love and desire that he is able to understand his very reason for being.

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Who stars in The Zero Theorem – Cast List

Christoph Waltz
Dracula , Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein
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Tilda Swinton
Doctor Strange, The Ballad of a Small Player
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Lucas Hedges
Sorry, Baby, Waves
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David Thewlis
Wonder Woman, Avatar: Fire and Ash
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Melanie Thierry
Zero Theorem, Babylon A.D.

Who is making The Zero Theorem – Crew List

A look at The Zero Theorem behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Terry Gilliam last helmed The Man Who Killed Don Quixote and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. The film's writer Pat Rushin last penned Zero Theorem.

Director: Terry Gilliam
Screenwriter: Pat Rushin
Producers: Nicolas Chartier
Christoph Waltz
Dean Zanuck
Richard Zanuck

Studios: Amplify
Production Company: Voltage Pictures
Zanuck Independent

Production – What we know about the The Zero Theorem

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2014

Completed

Changed The Zero Theorem movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Oct 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Jan 2009

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Set to begin filming in May 2009

Dec 2004

Shutdown

Changed the movie production status to Shutdown. The movie's production has been halted.

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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

The Zero Theorem Trailers and Clips

The Zero Theorem

Theatrical Trailer

The Zero Theorem Release Date: When was the film released?

The Zero Theorem was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, September 19 , 2014. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including The Maze Runner, A Walk Among the Tombstones and This Is Where I Leave You. As a limited release, The Zero Theorem was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The Zero Theorem DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

The Zero Theorem is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Saturday, January 20, 2015. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of The Zero Theorem today on Amazon.

The Zero Theorem Digital Release Date

The Zero Theorem is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, September 19, 2014. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.