Interstellar
Christopher Nolan's epic science fiction film about humanity's journey through space and time to save Earth from environmental collapse.
Category
Science Fiction
Release Year
2014
Origin
United States, United Kingdom
Tags
science-fictionspacetime-traveldramafamilychristopher-nolan
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Interstellar
Aliases
Interstellar Movie, Nolan's Interstellar
Type
Science Fiction Epic Film
Release Year
2014
Status
Complete
Origin
United States
Region
United States, United Kingdom
Creation Information
Creator
Christopher Nolan
Publisher
Warner Bros. Pictures, Paramount Pictures
Original Work
Original screenplay by Jonathan and Christopher Nolan
Genre
Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure, Thriller, Family
Content Information
Synopsis
In a near future where Earth is dying from environmental collapse, a former NASA pilot leads a secret mission through a wormhole to find humanity a new home among the stars.
Main Characters
Cooper, Murph, Brand, Dr. Mann, TARS, CASE, Professor Brand
Setting
Near-future Earth, space stations, alien planets (Miller's planet, Mann's planet, Edmunds' planet), tesseract
Themes
Love transcending dimensions, environmental responsibility, sacrifice for future generations, scientific exploration, time relativity
Target Audience
Adult audiences, science fiction fans, drama enthusiasts, Christopher Nolan fans
Media Forms
Films
Original 2014 feature film
Books
The Science of Interstellar by Kip Thorne, various tie-in publications
Merchandise
Limited collectibles, art books, soundtrack, scientific publications
Digital Content
Digital releases, streaming availability, behind-the-scenes content
Games
No major video game adaptations, but inspired space exploration games
Live Events
IMAX screenings, scientific conferences, educational presentations
Commercial Information
Total Box Office
$677.5 million worldwide
Revenue
Over $675 million globally, significant home video and streaming revenue
Awards
Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, BAFTA, Critics' Choice Awards, Saturn Awards
Critical Reception
72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74/100 on Metacritic, praised for ambition and visuals
Cultural Impact
Renewed interest in space exploration, scientific accuracy in cinema, philosophical discussions
Market Value
One of the most scientifically accurate and ambitious sci-fi films ever made
Licensing
Limited merchandise licensing, educational partnerships, scientific collaborations
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Science fiction enthusiasts, Christopher Nolan fans, space exploration advocates, physics students
Communities
Reddit communities, film analysis forums, science discussion groups, Nolan fan sites
Events
Film festivals, science conferences, IMAX special screenings, educational events
Quotes
Love is the one thing we're capable of perceiving that transcends dimensions of time and space
Memes
Corn fields, TARS humor, time dilation jokes, tesseract scenes, Hans Zimmer organ music
Fan Art
Space artwork, character portraits, scientific diagrams, poster recreations
Fan Projects
Scientific analysis videos, educational content, soundtrack covers, film studies
Collectibles
Limited edition releases, art books, soundtrack vinyl, scientific publications
Historical Development
2006
Jonathan Nolan begins writing screenplay based on Kip Thorne's scientific theories
2013
Christopher Nolan joins project, rewrites script with scientific consultation
2014
Interstellar premieres and releases worldwide to critical and commercial success
2015
Wins Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, scientific accuracy praised
2020
Re-released in IMAX for 10th anniversary, renewed appreciation during pandemic
Related Links
www.interstellarmovie.com
www.warnerbros.com
www.paramount.com
www.enjoyip.com