Film · 2015
Steve Jobs
Directed by Danny Boyle · starring Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet and Seth Rogen
- 8.1 AverageMovieNCo
- 7.2 Users30 votes
- 8.9 Critics5 reviews
Synopsis
Biopic that chronicles the digital revolution focusing on the figure of the computer company Apple founder Steven Paul Jobs. This adaptation of the biography of Walter Isaacson on the life of the one that was CEO of Pixar Animation Studios, is directed by Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire ') and written by Aaron Sorkin (' The Social Network '), a filmmaker who decided that there were three key moments in the life of this genius that were essential to built the film, the three highlights of the career of Steve Jobs, and from which it was important to work highlighting the complicated personality of the founder of Apple. These three essential events that marked the life of Jobs, and therefore the film,are the first Mcintosh to hit the market in 1984, the NeXT invented in 1989 and the ultimate iMac 1998. Michael Fassbender portrais Jobs. Seth Rogen, Kate Winslet, Jeff Daniels, Katherine Waterston and Michael Stuhlbarg complete the cast of the film.
Where to watch Steve Jobs
All the optionsAvailable now in the UK:
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The essentials
- Runtime
- 122 min2 hours and 2 minutes
- Budget
- $30mUniversal Pictures
- Box office
- $17.4m0.6 times its budget
- Rating
- 15Suitable only for 15 years and over
- How long is Steve Jobs?
- 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes).
- When was Steve Jobs released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 12 November 2015.
- Who directed Steve Jobs?
- Danny Boyle.
- Who is in Steve Jobs?
- It stars Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen and Jeff Daniels.
- Where can I watch Steve Jobs?
- In the UK it is available to rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
- How much did Steve Jobs make?
- It took $17.4 million in US. It cost $30 million.
Cast
Full cast (23)-
Michael Fassbender Steve Jobs
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Kate Winslet Joanna Hoffman
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Seth Rogen Steve Wozniak
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Jeff Daniels John Sculley
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Michael Stuhlbarg Andy Hertzfeld
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Katherine Waterston Chrisann Brennan
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Perla Haney-Jardine Lisa Brennan (19)
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Sarah Snook Andrea Cunningham
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Makenzie Moss Lisa Brennan
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John Ortiz Joel Pforzheimer
- Director
- Danny Boyle
- Writers
- Aaron Sorkin
- Music
- Daniel Pemberton
- Producers
- Danny Boyle, Scott Rudin
Videos and trailers
All 2 videosPhotos and posters
All 22 photosReviews
All 5 reviews- 107 %
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What the critics say average 8.9 from 5 outlets
- 10 Rolling StonePeter Travers
"Written, directed and performed to perfection, and so fresh and dazzling in its conception and execution that leaves you amazed. Fassbender nails the role of Steve Jobs."
Read - 10 Los Angeles TimesKenneth Turan
Steve Jobs is a smart, hugely entertaining film.
Read - 8.5 The Hollywood ReporterTodd McCarthy
"Running at full speed from the beginning to the end, the electric steering is complemented temperamentally by Danny Boyle alongside the study of theater in three acts by Sorkin".
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Box office
Weekend by weekend- Budget $30m
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US $17.4m
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UK £2.2m
Awards
All the awards- Academy Awards (Oscars) 2016 2 nominations
- Golden Globes 2016 2 of 4 nominations Won: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture, Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
- BAFTA Awards 2016 1 of 3 nominations Won: Film Best Supporting Actress
- Actor Awards 2016 2 nominations
Soundtrack
All 26 songsTrivia
All 10 facts-
Bridgit Mendler auditioned for a role.
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Natalie Portman was in talks for a role.
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Christian Bale was sought out first for role of Steve Jobs back when David Fincher was originally attached to direct the project.
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Ike Barinholtz auditioned for the role of Steve Wozniak.
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Danny Boyle's first movie since 'Trainspotting' (1996) that is not distributed by Fox/Fox Searchlight.
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