Interstellar
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Interstellar is a 2014 science fiction film directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Michael Caine. It drew a wide audience and shaped its genre.
Plot
Interstellar is a 2014 epic science fiction film directed by Christopher Nolan, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Jonathan Nolan. It has an ensemble cast led by Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Bill Irwin, Ellen Burstyn, and Michael Caine. Set in a dystopian future where Earth is suffering from catastrophic blight and famine, the film follows a group of astronauts who travel through space in search of a new home for humanity.
The film began development in 2006 from a treatment by producer Lynda Obst and theoretical physicist Kip Thorne, and was originally set to be directed by Steven Spielberg.
Production
Written by Jonathan Nolan and Christopher Nolan, the film was produced by Legendary Pictures. Hans Zimmer composed the score. Hoyte van Hoytema handled the cinematography. The film runs 169 minutes. The crew and editing refined every shot.
Reception
On a budget of $165,000,000, Interstellar grossed $746,606,706 worldwide at the box office. A critic consensus praised its screenplay and score.
Legacy
Its legacy endures through a remake, a sequel and a lasting franchise; later cinema cites its influence and symbolism.
See also
References
- "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time". topfilms100. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- Ebert, Roger. The Great Movies. Broadway Books.
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