The Theory of Everything (2014)

Plot Summary

This biopic of the renowned theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, tells his story from his time as a graduate student to his worldwide fame, crossed by the struggle against the degenerative disease (ALS) that affected Hawking from a young age, left him in a wheelchair and forced him to communicate through a voice synthesizer. A profound and moving story of overcoming and willpower, which has Eddie Redmayne as Hawking, winner of the Oscar and Golden Globe for this interpretation.

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Awards

Teen Choice Awards (2015)

Teen Choice Award 2015

Nominated

Choice Movie: Drama

Golden Globes, USA (2015)

Golden Globe 2015

Nominated

Best Motion Picture - Drama

Academy Awards, USA (2015)

Oscar 2015

Nominated

Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score

Jóhann Jóhannsson

Oscar 2015

Nominated

Best Motion Picture of the Year

Tim Bevan Eric Fellner Lisa Bruce Anthony McCarten

Oscar 2015

Nominated

Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay

Anthony McCarten

BAFTA Awards (2015)

BAFTA Film Award 2015

Nominated

Best Editing

Jinx Godfrey

BAFTA Film Award 2015

Winner

Best Adapted Screenplay

Anthony McCarten

BAFTA Film Award 2015

Nominated

Best Film

Tim Bevan Eric Fellner Lisa Bruce Anthony McCarten

BAFTA Film Award 2015

Nominated

Best Make Up & Hair

Jan Sewell Kristyan Mallett

BAFTA Film Award 2015

Nominated

Best Original Music

Jóhann Jóhannsson

BAFTA Film Award 2015

Nominated

Best Costume Design

Steven Noble