The Universal Theory
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The Universal Theory

6.0 / 10 2023 1h 58mNR German
MysteryThrillerDrama

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Jan Bülow

Jan Bülow

Johannes

Lead
Olivia Ross

Olivia Ross

Karin

Hanns Zischler

Hanns Zischler

Dr. Strathen

Gottfried Breitfuß

Gottfried Breitfuß

Prof. Blumberg

Philippe Graber

Philippe Graber

Kommissar Amrein

David Bennent

David Bennent

Kommissar Arnold

Imogen Kogge

Imogen Kogge

Anna Leinert

Dirk Böhling

Dirk Böhling

Fernseh-Moderator

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Timm Kröger's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Universal Theory is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker