Creation (I) (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.

Director:

Jon Amiel

Writers:

John Collee (screenplay), Jon Amiel (screen story),

Stars:

Paul Bettany, Ian Kelly, Guy Henry

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Paul Bettany	...	Charles Darwin
Ian Kelly	...	Captain Fitzroy
Guy Henry	...	Technician
Martha West	...	Annie Darwin
Anabolena Rodriguez	...	Fuegia Basket
Paul Campbell	...	Boat Memory
Zak Davies	...	Jemmy Button
Teresa Churcher	...	Mrs. Davies
Jennifer Connelly	...	Emma Darwin
Freya Parks	...	Etty Darwin
Jim Carter	...	Parslow
Christopher Dunkin	...	George Darwin
Gene Goodman	...	Franky Darwin
Harrison Sansostri	...	Lenny Darwin
Benedict Cumberbatch	...	Joseph Hooker

Storyline

What happens when a world-renowned scientist, crushed by the loss of his eldest daughter, formulates a theory in conflict with religious dogma? This is the story of Charles Darwin and his master-work "The Origin of Species". It tells of a global revolution played out within the confines of a small English village; a passionate marriage torn apart by the most dangerous idea in history; and a theory saved from extinction by the logic of a child.

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Plot Keywords:

charles darwin | evolution | marriage | faith | scientist | 

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Taglines:

How he saw the world changed it forever

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Genres:

Drama | Biography

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some intense thematic material

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site (Canada)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 September 2009 (UK)

Also Known As:

Origin

Filming Locations:

Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

£10,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$53,073 (USA) (22 January 2010)

Gross:

$340,611 (USA) (21 May 2010)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Recorded Picture Company (RPC), BBC Films, HanWay Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Anne Elizabeth "Annie" Darwin's death (2nd March, 1841 - 23rd April, 1851) may have been caused by scarlet fever, or tuberculosis as some may believe.

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Quotes

[from trailer]
Thomas Huxley: You've killed God, sir!

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Crazy Credits

Dedicated to the memory of ... & all those whose lives have been devastated by chronic post-infection diseases.

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Connections

Featured in Late Show with David Letterman: Episode #17.71 (2010)

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Soundtracks

"All Things Bright and Beautiful"
(uncredited)
Music by William H. Monk
Lyrics by Cecil F. Alexander, from "Hymns for Little Children" (1838)
Sung by Jeremy Northam and congregation in church

User Reviews

A must see!

I believe the reason this movie did not get the recognition it deserves is because of the many misconceptions of Darwin, pro and con. I would say the real man is depicted here without sterility. He is what he is. Although the movie is but a snapshot of the man the technique of storytelling expanded his life far beyond the years touched on in the movie. This is deep movie, a pondering of modern life and the way we think, and can provoke a study into the man whose thoughts (and other who used him) have certainly affected our lives. There are some movies that the historical context is so great that it is the primary job of the actors to stay out of the way. The history carried the day and the actors did their job. Good work to them, I say.