The Zero Theorem
Seen it?2013 | 107 min | Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans and fantasy fans. If you loved The Man Who Fell to Earth or Logan, start here.
- The mood
- Mind-bending.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
48% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide on a $9 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 113K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Terry Gilliam
- Christoph WaltzQohen Leth
- David ThewlisJoby
- Mélanie ThierryBainsley
- Lucas HedgesBob
- Matt DamonManagement
- Ben WhishawDoctor 3
- Tilda SwintonDr. Shrink-Rom
- Sanjeev BhaskarDoctor 1
- Rupert FriendTV Presenter
- Peter StormareDoctor 2