The Universal Theory
Johannes, a doctor of physics, travels with his doctoral supervisor to a scientific congress in the Alps. A series of mysterious incidents occur on site. He meets Karin, a mysterious jazz pianist who seems to know more about him than she can know. Suddenly, mysterious deaths begin to pile up and Johannes tries to uncover the secret under the mountain.
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Where is The Universal Theory streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, OVID, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Neue Visionen Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About The Universal Theory
The Universal Theory is a 2023 German-language mystery, thriller and drama film directed by Timm Kröger. The cast is led by Jan Bülow, Olivia Ross, Hanns Zischler. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 100 ratings.
The Universal Theory was produced by ZDF/Arte, ma.ja.de. Fiction, and The Barricades and made in Germany and Austria. It was released on October 26, 2023, and carries a 15 certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Timm Kröger
- Writers
- Roderick Warich, Timm Kröger
- Release date
- October 26, 2023
- OTT release
- September 27, 2024
- Original language
- German
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, Austria
- Budget
- $0 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- ZDF/Arte, ma.ja.de. Fiction, The Barricades
The Universal Theory cast & crew
The Universal Theory was directed by Timm Kröger and written by Roderick Warich and Timm Kröger.
The cast features Jan Bülow as Johannes, Olivia Ross as Karin, Hanns Zischler as Dr. Strathen, Gottfried Breitfuß as Prof. Blumberg, Philippe Graber as Kommissar Amrein, and David Bennent as Kommissar Arnold.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Diego Ramos Rodriguez, cinematography is by Roland Stuprich, and it was produced by Sarah Born and Dario Schoch.
Is The Universal Theory worth watching?
The Universal Theory holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 67 ratings, a more divisive mystery films.
At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy mystery, thriller, and drama, The Universal Theory is worth a place on your watchlist.
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It first became available to stream digitally on September 27, 2024.
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Cast of The Universal Theory
Jan Bülow
Johannes
Olivia Ross
Karin
Hanns Zischler
Dr. Strathen
Gottfried Breitfuß
Prof. Blumberg
Philippe Graber
Kommissar Amrein
David Bennent
Kommissar Arnold
Imogen Kogge
Anna Leinert
Dirk Böhling
Fernseh-Moderator
Ladina Carla von Frisching
Susi
Emanuel Waldburg-Zeil
Johnny
Paul Wolff-Plottegg
Dr. Koch
Jonathan Wirtz
Johannes (12 Jahre)
The Universal Theory — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Universal Theory in India?
The Universal Theory is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch The Universal Theory in the US?
In the US, The Universal Theory is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, OVID, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch The Universal Theory in the UK?
The Universal Theory isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
▸What language is The Universal Theory in?
The Universal Theory is originally in German, with audio tracks including German, English, French, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Universal Theory?
The Universal Theory runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).
▸What is The Universal Theory rated?
The Universal Theory is rated 15. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 67 ratings.
▸When did The Universal Theory release on OTT?
The Universal Theory became available digitally on September 27, 2024.
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