The Zero Theorem
“Nothing is Everything”
Synopsis
A computer hacker's goal to discover the reason for human existence continually finds his work interrupted thanks to the Management; this time, they send a teenager and lusty love interest to distract him.
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The Zero Theorem - US Trailer (2014) HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-09
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Christoph Waltz
Qohen Leth
David Thewlis
Joby
Mélanie Thierry
Bainsley
Lucas Hedges
Bob
Matt Damon
Management
Ben Whishaw
Doctor 3
Tilda Swinton
Dr. Shrink-Rom
Sanjeev Bhaskar
Doctor 1
Rupert Friend
TV Presenter
Peter Stormare
Doctor 2
Margarita Doyle
Mancom Computerised Lips
Lily Cole
Woman in Street Commercial
Gwendoline Christie
Woman in street commercial Euphoria Finance
Dana Rogoz
Pizza Girl
Ingrid Bisu
Work Colleague
Iulia Verdes
Release History & Theatrical Window
70th Venice International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 19, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 6, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$771K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.09x
-$7.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry Gilliam
- Screenplay & Story
- Pat Rushin
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- The Zero Theorem
- Country of Origin
- France, Romania, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $8.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $771K
- Production Studios
- Zanuck Independent, MediaPro Pictures, Zephyr Films, Picture Perfect Corporation, Voltage Pictures, Asia & Europe Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry Gilliam
Pat Rushin
George Fenton
Nicola Pecorini
Mick Audsley
Dean Zanuck, Nicolas Chartier, Patrick Newall, Andrei Boncea, Zev Foreman
Department Leadership Roster
Terry Gilliam
Director
Carlo Poggioli
Costume Design
Dean Zanuck
Producer
Mick Audsley
Editor
Nicolas Chartier
Producer
Felix Lepadatu
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Warren
Production Design
Fredrik Nord
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jonah Loop
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ciprian Dumitrașcu
Stunt Coordinator
Pat Rushin
Screenplay
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Nicola Pecorini
Director of Photography
Andrei Boncea
Producer
Zev Foreman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Zero Theorem
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Zero Theorem about?
A computer hacker's goal to discover the reason for human existence continually finds his work interrupted thanks to the Management; this time, they send a teenager and lusty love interest to distract him.
Who directed The Zero Theorem?
The Zero Theorem was directed by Terry Gilliam.
Who stars in The Zero Theorem?
The principal cast of The Zero Theorem includes Christoph Waltz, David Thewlis, Mélanie Thierry, Lucas Hedges, Matt Damon.
When was The Zero Theorem released and how long is it?
The Zero Theorem was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Zero Theorem?
The Zero Theorem had a reported production budget of $8.5M and grossed $771K at the worldwide box office (0.09 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Zero Theorem?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Zero Theorem was composed by George Fenton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Zero Theorem?
The Zero Theorem holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).