National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem(2015)
National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem Synopsis
Acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard (Shakespeare in Love, Arcadia, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead) returns to the National Theatre with his highly-anticipated new play The Hard Problem, directed by Nicholas Hytner (Othello, Hamlet, One Man, Two Guvnors). Hilary, a young psychology researcher at a brainscience institute, is nursing a private sorrow and a troubling question at work, where psychology and biology meet. If there is nothing but matter, what is consciousness? This is ‘the hard problem’ which puts Hilary at odds with her colleagues who include her first mentor Spike, her boss Leo and the billionaire founder of the institute, Jerry. Is the day coming when the computer and the fMRI scanner will answer all the questions psychology can ask? Meanwhile Hilary needs a miracle, and she is prepared to pray for one.
National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem (2015) is a drama film directed by Nicholas Hytner, released on April 16, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Damien Molony, Olivia Vinall, Parth Thakerar and Jonathan Coy. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Nicholas Hytner
- Writers:
- Tom Stoppard
- Producers:
- Emma Keith
- Production:
- National Theatre
- Status:
- Released
National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem (2015) Trailer
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National Theatre Live: Tom Stoppard's The Hard Problem
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Tom Stoppard and Nicholas Hytner on The Hard Problem
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National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem Cast & Crew
Main cast
Damien Molony
as Spike
Olivia Vinall
as Hilary
Parth Thakerar
as Amal
Jonathan Coy
as Leo
Rosie Hilal
as Julia
Lucy Robinson
as Ursula
Anthony Calf
as Jerry
Daisy Jacob
as Cathy
Vera Chok
as Bo
Kristin Atherton
as Elaine (on film)
- Benjamin Powell
Benjamin Powell
as Pianist
Key crew
Directed by Nicholas Hytner, written by Tom Stoppard, produced by Emma Keith.
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National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem?
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The main cast of National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem (2015) includes Damien Molony, Olivia Vinall, Parth Thakerar, Jonathan Coy and Rosie Hilal. The film was directed by Nicholas Hytner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem released?
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National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem was released on April 16, 2015 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem worth watching?
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National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem (2015) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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