The Zero Theorem
Directed by Terry Gilliam6.049%43%6.1
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.
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- Robot MonsterMay 12, 2026I am a huge fan of Terry Gillian, but this movie really irritated me. From the very beginning I was put off by how ugly the sets were as well as the costumes. There were computer screens everywhere, but it was obvious that they were superimposed in post and they look terrible. This would've been fine if it weren't for the fact that having screens everywhere is a theme of the movie. It was also the first Terry Gillian movie that I couldn't finish. The main character is extremely unlikable, but what's more is that his motivations seem to be really bassackwards. He's clearly on a mission, but God knows what it is. The script is so confused i never know what was going on or what was supposed to be importatnt. its a jumbled mess. You're not gonna figure it out unless somebody who is freiends with Gilliam reveals it! Bad Terry... BAD!
- Ben RaynerApril 3, 2026It's not 'peak' Terry Gilliam but it's still Terry Gilliam, and very much so. Think of it as a steam(punk)ier Cyberpunk version of Brazil on the verge of the Singularity but done more as a theatrical play than a feature film. That will help. Casting might have been a little of on this one but ... hey ... it's still beautifully bonkers.
- medinabelloJuly 22, 20255 stars. One of my favourite movies. Great actors and characters. Brilliant narrative with regards to work ethic and the way management controls you. Excellent story with subtle nuances. Good love angle too. Qohen is brilliant. Superbly played by Waltz. I've watched this movie 20 times because it is that good.
- Plexxor the Pretty GoodMarch 27, 2026I just stumbled across this Terry Gilliam and Christop Waltz collaboration!! It's not perfect, your girlfriend will still think it's Monty Python, so categorically refuse it as a Friday night movie but it's 100% Gilliam. The Autism, crazy sets without an inch of free space, and of course a lovely protagonist...We love it
- chrisl2477March 1, 2026I should love this movie. It's Cyberpunk. But I don't. It's poorly executed. Sometimes a great concept doesn't quite come together. And this is one of those times. The sets are too gawdy, the acting too off, the world not emersive enough. In other hands, it would have been great. Too bad. Two stars.
The Zero Theorem Trivia
The Zero Theorem was released on September 5, 2013.
The Zero Theorem was directed by Terry Gilliam.
The Zero Theorem has a runtime of 1h 47m.
The Zero Theorem was produced by Nicolas Chartier, Dean Zanuck, Andrei Boncea, Chris Curling, Zev Foreman, Jean Labadie, Phil Robertson, Andreea Stanculeanu.
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.
The key characters in The Zero Theorem are Qohen Leth (Christoph Waltz), Joby (David Thewlis), Bainsley (Mélanie Thierry).
The Zero Theorem is rated R.
The Zero Theorem is a Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy film.
The Zero Theorem has an audience rating of 4.3 out of 10.
The Zero Theorem had a budget of $8.5M.
The Zero Theorem has made $771K at the box office.