"Interstellar" is a 2014 science fiction film directed by Christopher Nolan, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Jonathan Nolan. The film is set in a dystopian future where Earth is suffering from blight and famine, and follows a group of astronauts who travel through a wormhole in search of a new home for mankind. The film combines elements of science fiction, drama, and adventure with a thought-provoking and cerebral tone. "Interstellar" was released in theaters in the United States on November 5, 2014 and in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2014.
- Director: Christopher Nolan
- Writers: Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan
- Matthew McConaughey as Joseph "Coop" Cooper
- Anne Hathaway as Dr. Amelia Brand
- Jessica Chastain as Murphy "Murph" Cooper
- Michael Caine as Professor John Brand
- John Lithgow as Donald
- Timothée Chalamet as Tom Cooper (15 years old)
- Casey Affleck as Tom Cooper (Older)
- Bill Irwin as TARS (voice)
- Matt Damon as Mann
"Interstellar" received generally positive reviews from critics. The film holds a 73% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average score of 7.1/10. Metacritic gives the film a score of 74/100. On IMDb, "Interstellar" has a rating of 8.7/10.
The film was a commercial success, grossing $681 million worldwide during its initial theatrical run. With subsequent releases, its total gross reached $773.8 million, making it the 10th-highest-grossing film of 2014. At the 87th Academy Awards, "Interstellar" was nominated for five awards, winning Best Visual Effects. It also won Best Sci-Fi/Horror Movie at the 20th Critics' Choice Awards.
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Viewers who enjoyed "Interstellar" might also appreciate these films:
- "The Martian" (2015): A cerebral science fiction thriller about an astronaut stranded on Mars who must use his ingenuity to survive.
- "Arrival" (2016): A movie that deals with themes of time and communication as a linguist works to decipher the language of alien visitors.
- "2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968): A science fiction film that follows a philosophical journey of astronauts and scientists investigating a mysterious monolith.