The Theory of Everything
“His mind changed our world. Her love changed his.”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-11-15
Top Cast
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Eddie Redmayne
Stephen Hawking
Felicity Jones
Jane Hawking
Charlie Cox
Jonathan Hellyer Jones
Emily Watson
Beryl Wilde
Simon McBurney
Frank Hawking
David Thewlis
Dennis Sciama
Maxine Peake
Elaine Mason
Harry Lloyd
Brian
Tom Prior
Robert Hawking (Age 17)
Sophie Perry
Lucy Hawking (Age 14)
Finlay Wright-Stephens
Timothy Hawking (Age 8)
Alice Orr-Ewing
Diana King
Thomas Morrison
Carter
Michael Marcus
Ellis
Gruffudd Glyn
Rees
Paul Longley
Barman - Rowing Club
Guy Oliver-Watts
George Wilde
Lucy Chappell
Mary Hawking
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dubai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 26, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 17, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$123.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.25x
+$108.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Marsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony McCarten
- Original Score
- Jóhann Jóhannsson
- Original Title
- The Theory of Everything
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Latin, English, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $123.7M
- Production Studios
- Working Title, Working Title Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Marsh
Anthony McCarten, Jane Hawking
Jóhann Jóhannsson
Benoît Delhomme
Jinx Godfrey
Eric Fellner, Lisa Bruce, Anthony McCarten, Tim Bevan, Amelia Granger
Department Leadership Roster
James Marsh
Director
Benoît Delhomme
Director of Photography
Eric Fellner
Producer
Lisa Bruce
Producer
Anthony McCarten
Producer
Jinx Godfrey
Editor
John Paul Kelly
Production Design
Stephen Noble
Costume Design
Tim Bevan
Producer
Glenn Marks
Stunt Coordinator
Anthony McCarten
Screenplay
Jóhann Jóhannsson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Theory of Everything
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Theory of Everything about?
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.
Who directed The Theory of Everything?
The Theory of Everything was directed by James Marsh.
Who stars in The Theory of Everything?
The principal cast of The Theory of Everything includes Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Charlie Cox, Emily Watson, Simon McBurney.
When was The Theory of Everything released and how long is it?
The Theory of Everything was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Theory of Everything?
The Theory of Everything had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $123.7M at the worldwide box office (8.25 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Theory of Everything?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Theory of Everything was composed by Jóhann Jóhannsson.
Is The Theory of Everything based on a book or true story?
The Theory of Everything is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jane Hawking".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Theory of Everything?
The Theory of Everything holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).