The Theory of Everything (2014)

The Theory of Everything is a tender, emotionally powerful biographical drama that chronicles the extraordinary life of young Cambridge cosmology student Stephen Hawking and the love that shapes him. Beginning in early-1960s Cambridge, the film follows Stephen’s courtship with Jane Wilde, their marriage and growing family, and the devastating diagnosis of motor neuron disease that gives him only years to live. As Stephen’s physical abilities decline, his intellect soars—he pursues revolutionary ideas about time and the universe while navigating the strains this places on his marriage and family. The story balances scientific ambition with intimate domestic moments, showing both triumphs—professional recognition and breakthroughs—and the painful personal costs of illness and fame. Viewers can expect a richly human, at times heartbreaking but ultimately inspiring experience: moving performances, quiet, intimate scenes of love and sacrifice, and a hopeful portrait of resilience in the face of overwhelming odds. The film combines period detail and thoughtful pacing with emotional depth, leaving you moved by the couple’s devotion and challenged by the moral and emotional complexities of their life together.

Actors: Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Tom Prior

Director: James Marsh

Runtime: 123 min

Genres: Biography, Drama, Romance

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