DAU. String Theory (2020): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2020, DAU. String Theory is a drama film directed by Ilya Khrzhanovsky, running about 169 minutes.

What it’s about. Nikita Nekrasov is a scientist, a theoretical physicist who studies our world and other possible worlds. He refuses to make a choice between mathematics and physics, between one woman and another, as he ponders the existence of the multi-universe. At scientific conferences, attended by eminent foreign scientists and a rising younger generation of physicists alike, Nekrasov gets carried away debating the beauty of string theory. He attempts to explain to all of his women – Katya, the librarian, Zoya, the scientific secretary, Svetalana, the head of department – about the theory of his own polygamy, and the possibility of having enough feelings to satisfy everyone.

Who’s in it. DAU. String Theory stars Ekaterina Uspina as Librarian (1942-1947); Head of the library (1951-1953), Svetlana Dragayeva as Head of the A [Λ] department, Nikita Nekrasov as Leading scientist and researcher at the Institute and Zoya Popova as Foreign Specialists Assistant (1941-1949); Academic Registrar (1949-1968), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, DAU. String Theory has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch DAU. String Theory page.

If you liked it. Fans of DAU. String Theory tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.