The Theory of Everything (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2014, The Theory of Everything is a drama and romance film directed by James Marsh, running about 123 minutes. “His Mind Changed Our World. Her Love Changed His.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Theory of Everything is the extraordinary story of one of the world’s greatest living minds, the renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, who falls deeply in love with fellow Cambridge student Jane Wilde.
Who’s in it. The Theory of Everything stars Eddie Redmayne as Stephen Hawking, Felicity Jones as Jane Hawking, Charlie Cox as Jonathan Hellyer Jones and Emily Watson as Beryl Wilde, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Theory of Everything has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $123.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Theory of Everything page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Theory of Everything tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Theory of Everything (2014)?
- In US, The Theory of Everything is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Theory of Everything worth watching?
- The Theory of Everything holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Theory of Everything?
- The Theory of Everything stars Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Charlie Cox, Emily Watson and Simon McBurney.
- When was The Theory of Everything released?
- The Theory of Everything was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.