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The Zero Theorem

  • 20132013
  • RR
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
48K
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Christoph Waltz in The Zero Theorem (2013)
A computer hacker's goal to discover the reason for human existence continually finds his work interrupted thanks to the Management; this time, they send a teenager and lusty love interest to distract him.
Play trailer2:28
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A hugely talented but socially isolated computer operator is tasked by Management to prove the Zero Theorem: that the universe ends as nothing, rendering life meaningless. But meaning is wha... Read allA hugely talented but socially isolated computer operator is tasked by Management to prove the Zero Theorem: that the universe ends as nothing, rendering life meaningless. But meaning is what he already craves.A hugely talented but socially isolated computer operator is tasked by Management to prove the Zero Theorem: that the universe ends as nothing, rendering life meaningless. But meaning is what he already craves.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
48K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Terry Gilliam
  • Writers
    • Pat Rushin(screenplay)
    • Terry Gilliam(additional dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Christoph Waltz
    • Lucas Hedges
    • Mélanie Thierry
  • Director
    • Terry Gilliam
  • Writers
    • Pat Rushin(screenplay)
    • Terry Gilliam(additional dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Christoph Waltz
    • Lucas Hedges
    • Mélanie Thierry
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 167User reviews
    • 253Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 7 nominations

    Videos12

    UK Trailer
    Trailer 2:28
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    International Trailer
    Trailer 2:27
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    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:27
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    Official U.S. Trailer
    Trailer 1:57
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    The Zero Theorem
    Clip 1:40
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    The Zero Theorem: Party
    Clip 1:27
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    The Zero Theorem: Health Issues
    Clip 1:42
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    The Zero Theorem: Have A Nice Day
    Clip 1:13
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    "The Director"
    Featurette 1:38
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    Behind the Scenes
    Featurette 1:53
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    The Zero Theorem: Mancom (UK)
    Featurette 1:54
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    The Zero Theorem: The Director (UK)
    Featurette 1:38
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    Photos123

    David Thewlis in The Zero Theorem (2013)
    David Thewlis and Christoph Waltz in The Zero Theorem (2013)
    Mélanie Thierry and Christoph Waltz in The Zero Theorem (2013)
    Lucas Hedges in The Zero Theorem (2013)
    Mélanie Thierry in The Zero Theorem (2013)
    Christoph Waltz in The Zero Theorem (2013)
    David Thewlis in The Zero Theorem (2013)
    Christoph Waltz in The Zero Theorem (2013)
    Christoph Waltz and Lucas Hedges in The Zero Theorem (2013)
    Mélanie Thierry in The Zero Theorem (2013)
    David Thewlis, Christoph Waltz, and Lucas Hedges in The Zero Theorem (2013)
    Ben Whishaw in The Zero Theorem (2013)

    Top cast

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    Christoph Waltz
    Christoph Waltz
    • Qohen Leth
    Lucas Hedges
    Lucas Hedges
    • Bob
    Mélanie Thierry
    Mélanie Thierry
    • Bainsley
    David Thewlis
    David Thewlis
    • Joby
    Gwendoline Christie
    Gwendoline Christie
    • Woman in a Street Commercial
    Rupert Friend
    Rupert Friend
    • Man in Street Commercial
    Ray Cooper
    • Man in Street Commercial
    Lily Cole
    Lily Cole
    • Woman in Street Commercial
    Sanjeev Bhaskar
    Sanjeev Bhaskar
    • Doctor
    Peter Stormare
    Peter Stormare
    • Doctor
    Ben Whishaw
    Ben Whishaw
    • Doctor
    Matt Damon
    Matt Damon
    • Management
    Margarita Doyle
    • Mancom Computerised Lips
    Tilda Swinton
    Tilda Swinton
    • Dr. Shrink-Rom
    Emil Hostina
    Emil Hostina
    • Slim Clone
    Pavlic Nemes
    • Chubs Clone
    Dana Rogoz
    Dana Rogoz
    • Pizza Girl
    Rudy Rosenfeld
    Rudy Rosenfeld
    • Old Homeless Man
    • (as Rudi Rosenfeld)
    • Director
      • Terry Gilliam
    • Writers
      • Pat Rushin(screenplay)
      • Terry Gilliam(additional dialogue)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In order to select the locations, Terry Gilliam used Google Earth: "I'd got most of the locations sorted out by using Google Earth before I first went to Romania. This is how we do location scouting these days."
    • Goofs
      When Qohen is sitting at his computer naked, he is wearing flesh colored underwear.
    • Quotes

      Qohen Leth: Nothing adds up.

      Joby: No. You've got it backwards, Qohen. Everything adds up to nothing, that's the point.

      Qohen Leth: What's the point?

      Joby: Exactly. What's the point of anything?

    • Crazy credits
      In memory of the great Richard D. Zanuck who kept the ball rolling.
    • Connections
      Featured in Film '72: Episode dated 5 March 2014 (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Creep
      Written by Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Phil Selway, Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood

      Performed by Karen Souza

    User reviews167

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    6/10
    Yeah, well, whatever
    This film is entertaining, but even though I like Terry Gilliam, there is just something missing. Possibly it's a point. The film has NO point. Maybe that's the point?

    But for the whole length of it we are convinced there will be some kind of redemption, some kind of explanation, some kind of reason to watch the damn film in the first place.

    Most of it just seems to be ticking boxes for Terry. Awkward protagonist, dystopian future, love interest, people in silly costumes, lots of colours, steam-tech gear, and strange delivery-people.

    Yeah and... yeah, where's the point, again? One bit of visual eye-candy I liked was the data-representation system, but I can't describe it here, for the sake of those who haven't seen the film yet.

    Look, it's not a crap film, it's just not blindingly evocative and moving. It's certainly no Brazil even though it has things in common (and its a LOT more cheerful). It's no Fisher King. It's not even a Doctor Parnassus.

    One purely for the fans I think.
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    16
    • hoytyhoyty
    • Jul 26, 2014

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 19, 2014 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Romania
      • France
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Fansite Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Теорема Зеро
    • Filming locations
      • Bucharest, Romania
    • Production companies
      • Voltage Pictures
      • Asia & Europe Productions
      • Zanuck Independent
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $8,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $257,706
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $83,803
      • Sep 21, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,486,506
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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