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Creation

  • 2009
  • PG-13
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
16K
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Paul Bettany in Creation (2009)
English naturalist Charles Darwin struggles to find a balance between his revolutionary theories on evolution and the relationship with religious wife, whose faith contradicts his work.
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Torn between faith and science, and suffering hallucinations, English naturalist Charles Darwin struggles to complete 'On the Origin of Species' and maintain his relationship with his wife.Torn between faith and science, and suffering hallucinations, English naturalist Charles Darwin struggles to complete 'On the Origin of Species' and maintain his relationship with his wife.Torn between faith and science, and suffering hallucinations, English naturalist Charles Darwin struggles to complete 'On the Origin of Species' and maintain his relationship with his wife.

  • Director
    • Jon Amiel
  • Writers
    • John Collee
    • Jon Amiel
    • Randal Keynes
  • Stars
    • Paul Bettany
    • Jennifer Connelly
    • Ian Kelly
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    16K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jon Amiel
    • Writers
      • John Collee
      • Jon Amiel
      • Randal Keynes
    • Stars
      • Paul Bettany
      • Jennifer Connelly
      • Ian Kelly
    • 108User reviews
    • 115Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Top Cast27

    Paul Bettany
    Paul Bettany
    • Charles Darwin
    Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly
    • Emma Darwin
    Ian Kelly
    Ian Kelly
    • Captain Fitzroy
    Guy Henry
    Guy Henry
    • Technician
    Martha West
    • Annie Darwin
    Anabolena Rodriguez
    • Fuegia Basket
    Paul Campbell
    • Boat Memory
    Zak Davies
    • Jemmy Button
    Teresa Churcher
    Teresa Churcher
    • Mrs. Davies
    Freya Parks
    Freya Parks
    • Etty Darwin
    Jim Carter
    Jim Carter
    • Parslow
    Christopher Dunkin
    • George Darwin
    Gene Goodman
    • Franky Darwin
    Harrison Sansostri
    • Lenny Darwin
    Benedict Cumberbatch
    Benedict Cumberbatch
    • Joseph Hooker
    Toby Jones
    Toby Jones
    • Thomas Huxley
    Ellie Haddington
    • Nanny Brodie
    Jeremy Northam
    Jeremy Northam
    • Reverend Innes
    • Director
      • Jon Amiel
    • Writers
      • John Collee
      • Jon Amiel
      • Randal Keynes
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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly, who portray Charles Darwin and his wife Emma, are married in real life.
    • Goofs
      The epilogue states "He was buried with full Christian honours, in Westminister Abbey." This should read "Westminster Abbey."
    • Quotes
      • Thomas Huxley: Mr Darwin, sir? Either you are being disingenuous or you do not fully understand your own theory. Evidently, what is true of the barnacle is true of all creatures, even humans. The Almighty can no longer claim to have authored every species in under a week. You've killed God, sir! You've killed God!
    • Crazy credits
      The title appears against a background imitative of Michaelangelo's "The Creation of Adam" from the Sistine Chapel, with Adam replaced by the title. This is also simulated in the cover art, with Adam replaced by a chimpanzee.
    • Connections
      Featured in Late Show with David Letterman: Episode #17.71 (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Étude Op. 25, No. 11, Winter Wind
      Composed by Frédéric Chopin
      Performed by Elena Nalimova

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 25, 2009 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site (France)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Origin
    • Filming locations
      • Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, England, UK(Malvern where Darwin was treated for health problems)
    • Production companies
      • Recorded Picture Company (RPC)
      • BBC Film
      • HanWay Films
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • £10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $341,323
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $53,073
      • Jan 24, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,058,675
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 48m(108 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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