A marvellous story of time: the moving biopic arrives on Netflix

Published by Julie de Sortiraparis · Updated on January 24, 2025 at 07:07 p.m. · Published on January 10, 2015 at 03:05 a.m.
A Wonderful Story of Time (The Theory of Everything), the moving biopic about the life of famed astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, will be available on Netflix from February 16, 2025.

Directed by James Marsh, A Wonderful Story of Time follows the extraordinary life of Stephen Hawking, one of the most brilliant minds of our time, as he confronts a crippling degenerative disease. This biographical drama, based on Jane Hawking's memoirs, explores both Stephen's scientific genius and the couple's deep love in the face of insurmountable odds.

Carried by a masterful performance fromEddie Redmayne, who won the Oscar for Best Actor for this role, and Felicity Jones as Jane, the film plunges into the 60s, when the young Hawking is a brilliant student of cosmology at Cambridge University. His life is turned upside down when he is diagnosed with Charcot's disease, but thanks to his genius and Jane's unfailing support, he will revolutionize science and redefine the limits of medicine and the universe.

Where and when can you see A Wonderful Story of Time in France?

A Wonderful Story of Time will be available on Netflix from February 16, 2025.

Synopsis: In England in 1963, Stephen, a brilliant Cosmology student at Cambridge University, is determined to find a simple and effective answer to the mystery of the universe's creation. New horizons open up when he falls in love with an art student, Jane Wilde...

But the young man comes up against an implacable diagnosis: neuromuscular dystrophy, better known as Charcot's disease. Thanks to Jane's unwavering love, they begin a battle to stave off the inevitable, while revolutionizing the frontiers of physics and science.

A Wonderful Story of Time appeals to fans of inspiring biopics, emotional dramas and tales of great scientific figures. The film explores universal themes such as love, resilience and self-transcendence, making it a touching and accessible work for all.

This biopic will delight those who enjoyed films like The King's Speech or In Pursuit of Infinity, offering a poignant blend of realism, romance and intellectual exploration. Eddie Redmayne delivers a transformative performance, physically and emotionally embodying Stephen Hawking's challenges, while Felicity Jones shines in the role of a strong, devoted wife.

On the other hand, viewers looking for a fast-paced, science-focused narrative may find the film more about Hawking's human side than his research.

When it was released in 2015, A Wonderful Story of Time met with great critical and public success. The film received five Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, and Eddie Redmayne was unanimously praised for his outstanding performance, earning him numerous awards.

Inspired by Jane Hawking's memoir, Voyager vers l'infini : ma vie avec Stephen, the film faithfully blends the couple's intimate moments with Stephen's revolutionary scientific advances. Its soundtrack, composed by Jóhann Jóhannsson, adds an emotional depth that perfectly accompanies the evolution of the story.

A Wonderful Story of Time is a powerful and moving work that celebrates life, love and perseverance in the face of adversity. With outstanding performances from Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones, this biopic is a must-see for those wishing to be inspired by the extraordinary story of a man who pushed back the boundaries of science and the human condition.

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Starts February 16, 2025

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