

The Universal Theory
2023, German. Directed by Timm Kröger.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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The Universal Theory is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and OVID in India.
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Cast & crew
- Timm KrögerDirector
- Jan BülowJohannes
- Olivia RossKarin
- Hanns ZischlerDr. Strathen
- Gottfried BreitfußProf. Blumberg
- Philippe GraberKommissar Amrein
- David BennentKommissar Arnold
- Imogen KoggeAnna Leinert
- Dirk BöhlingFernseh-Moderator
- Ladina Carla von FrischingSusi
- Emanuel Waldburg-ZeilJohnny
- Paul Wolff-PlotteggDr. Koch
- Jonathan WirtzJohannes (12 Jahre)
Details
- Released
- 26 October 2023
- Original title
- Die Theorie von Allem
- Country
- Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France
- Written by
- Roderick Warich, Timm Kröger
- Budget
- $425K
- Box office
- $561K
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The Universal Theory: quick answers
Is The Universal Theory worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Universal Theory?
The Universal Theory runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does The Universal Theory have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Universal Theory. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Universal Theory parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Universal Theory on?
The Universal Theory is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and OVID in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Universal Theory?
If you liked The Universal Theory, try The Caveman's Valentine, Remember, Murder on the Orient Express.
Who directed The Universal Theory?
The Universal Theory (2023) was directed by Timm Kröger and stars Jan Bülow, Olivia Ross, Hanns Zischler.