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The Universal Theory

5.920231h 58mMovieMysteryThrillerDrama

Johannes, a doctor of physics, travels with his doctoral supervisor to a scientific congress in the Alps. A series of mysterious incidents occur on site. He meets Karin, a mysterious jazz pianist who seems to know more about him than she…

DirectorTimm Kröger
WritersRoderick Warich·Timm Kröger
ProducersSarah Born·Dario Schoch

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Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoOVIDOVIDAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsKanopyKanopyTubi TVTubi TV
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Cast · Directed by Timm Kröger

JBJan Bülow
Jan Bülow
Johannes
OROlivia Ross
Olivia Ross
Karin
HZHanns Zischler
Hanns Zischler
Dr. Strathen
GBGottfried Breitfuß
Gottfried Breitfuß
Prof. Blumberg
PGPhilippe Graber
Philippe Graber
Kommissar Amrein
DBDavid Bennent
David Bennent
Kommissar Arnold
IKImogen Kogge
Imogen Kogge
Anna Leinert
DB
Dirk Böhling
Fernseh-Moderator
LF
Ladina Carla von Frisching
Susi
EW
Emanuel Waldburg-Zeil
Johnny
PWPaul Wolff-Plottegg
Paul Wolff-Plottegg
Dr. Koch
JWJonathan Wirtz
Jonathan Wirtz
Johannes (12 Jahre)

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The Universal Theory — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Universal Theory?

The Universal Theory is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, OVID and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Universal Theory on Netflix?

No, The Universal Theory is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and OVID.

Is The Universal Theory on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Universal Theory is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Universal Theory for free?

The Universal Theory is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Tubi TV in United States.