The Zero Theorem

2013 film by Terry Gilliam
Movie film Q863811
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The Zero Theorem

Summary

The Zero Theorem is a film[1]. It ranks in the top 3% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,787 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • The Zero Theorem's instance of is recorded as film[3].
  • The Zero Theorem was directed by Terry Gilliam[4].
  • Terry Gilliam wrote the screenplay for The Zero Theorem[5].
  • Pat Rushin wrote the screenplay for The Zero Theorem[6].
  • The Zero Theorem's composer is recorded as George Fenton[7].
  • The Zero Theorem's genre is science fiction film[8].
  • The Zero Theorem's genre is dystopian film[9].
  • The Zero Theorem's genre is comedy drama[10].
  • The Zero Theorem's genre is fantasy film[11].
  • The Zero Theorem's genre is drama film[12].
  • The Zero Theorem's genre is mystery film[13].
  • The Zero Theorem's genre is arthouse science fiction film[14].
  • A cast member of The Zero Theorem was Christoph Waltz[15].
  • A cast member of The Zero Theorem was Ben Whishaw[16].
  • A cast member of The Zero Theorem was David Thewlis[17].
  • A cast member of The Zero Theorem was Matt Damon[18].
  • A cast member of The Zero Theorem was Mélanie Thierry[19].
  • A cast member of The Zero Theorem was Peter Stormare[20].
  • A cast member of The Zero Theorem was Rupert Friend[21].
  • A cast member of The Zero Theorem was Q3472307[22].
  • A cast member of The Zero Theorem was Tilda Swinton[23].
  • A cast member of The Zero Theorem was Gwendoline Christie[24].
  • A cast member of The Zero Theorem was Ray Cooper[25].
  • A cast member of The Zero Theorem was Lily Cole[26].
  • A cast member of The Zero Theorem was Lucas Hedges[27].

Body

Authorship and Creation

Producers include Nicolas Chartier[28] and Dean Zanuck[29]. The Zero Theorem was directed by Terry Gilliam[4]. Screenwriters include Terry Gilliam[5] and Pat Rushin[6]. Cast members include Christoph Waltz[15], Ben Whishaw[16], David Thewlis[17], Matt Damon[18], Mélanie Thierry[19], and Peter Stormare[20].

Publication

Publication dates include September 2, 2013[30], March 14, 2014[31], September 12, 2013[32], November 27, 2014[33], November 6, 2014[34], and October 9, 2014[35]. The original language of The Zero Theorem was English[36]. Genres include science fiction film[8], dystopian film[9], comedy drama[10], fantasy film[11], drama film[12], and mystery film[13]. It was distributed by video on demand[37].

Subject and Themes

The Zero Theorem's main subject is computing[38].

Reception

Reviews include 48%[39], 5.6/10[40], and 50/100[41].

Why It Matters

The Zero Theorem ranks in the top 3% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,787 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] It is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  2. 6w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-08-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Filmová databáze film id → 118736
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  3. 13w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 14w ago · Yirba · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Publication date → +2013-09-02T00:00:00Z, +2014-03-14T00:00:00Z, +2013-09-12T00:00:00Z +3
    Screenwriter → Terry Gilliam, Pat Rushin
    Duration → {'amount': '+107'}
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