His mind changed our world. Her love changed his.
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.
The Theory of Everything (2014) is a drama and romance film directed by James Marsh, released on November 7, 2014 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Charlie Cox and Emily Watson. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 11,255 ratings.
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Eddie Redmayne
as Stephen Hawking
Felicity Jones
as Jane Hawking
Charlie Cox
as Jonathan Hellyer Jones
Emily Watson
as Beryl Wilde
Simon McBurney
as Frank Hawking
David Thewlis
as Dennis Sciama
Maxine Peake
as Elaine Mason
Harry Lloyd
as Brian
Tom Prior
as Robert Hawking (Age 17)
Sophie Perry
as Lucy Hawking (Age 14)
Finlay Wright-Stephens
as Timothy Hawking (Age 8)
Alice Orr-Ewing
as Diana King
Directed by James Marsh, written by Anthony McCarten and Jane Hawking, produced by Lisa Bruce, Anthony McCarten and Eric Fellner.
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 11,255 ratings.
Well told picture with amazing Felicity Jones and Eddie Redmayne. However, the script has been quite modify to adapt it to how the story wanted to be told no matter how many swaps in the time line, omissions or mistakes were introduced.
Reviewed on March 17, 2015
'The Theory of Everything' is James Marsh's biopic of scientific genius Stephen Hawking. Eddie Redmayne plays Hawking as we learn about his early days at university, his diagnosis of motor neuron disease, and the rise to his now iconic status. Marsh's direction is very good and he uses many point of view shots to create a huge sense of empathy for the main character. Marsh uses stunning visual effects in order to…
Reviewed on March 9, 2017
Based around the honest, touching and frequently heart-rending book by Jane Hawking (here played very well by Felicity Jones), this is essentially a story of love and dedication - with one hell of a lot of frustration thrown in too. Eddie Redmayne is superb as the now acclaimed, flawed and often rather unpleasant scientist whose brain was years ahead of it's time; and the drama marries his dedication to his work…
Reviewed on June 1, 2022
The Theory of Everything masterfully adapts Jane Hawking’s memoir into a touching portrayal of Stephen Hawking’s life—from romance and ALS diagnosis to scientific acclaim. The film delivers a well-structured narrative, blending personal and professional struggles with emotional depth. Strong character development, especially through Eddie Redmayne’s Oscar-winning performance, adds authenticity to the story. The use…
Reviewed on September 30, 2025
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The main cast of The Theory of Everything (2014) includes Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Charlie Cox, Emily Watson and Simon McBurney. The film was directed by James Marsh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Theory of Everything was released on November 7, 2014 and runs for 2h 3m.
The Theory of Everything (2014) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 11,255 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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