The Theory of Everything (2014)
A brilliant mind grapples with a debilitating illness, finding profound love and scientific breakthroughs.
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.
How intense is The Theory of Everything?
The Theory of Everything has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Theory of Everything feels like
- Tone
- intimatemelancholyearnestheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watch
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
Where to stream The Theory of Everything
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Is The Theory of Everything for you?
Is The Theory of Everything scary?
No. The Theory of Everything is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Theory of Everything gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Theory of Everything sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Theory of Everything OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Theory of Everything?
The Theory of Everything runs 2h 3m.
Where can I stream The Theory of Everything?
The Theory of Everything is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Theory of Everything have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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