Key Takeaways:
- Streaming Availability: Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar is now streaming on Prime Video.
- Chalamet’s Role: Timothée Chalamet plays Tom Cooper, the son of the main character.
- Box Office Success: The film grossed over $705 million worldwide.
- Critical Reception: It holds a 73% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
What was Timothée Chalamet’s role in Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar?
In Interstellar, Chalamet played the supporting role of Tom Cooper, the teenage son of Matthew McConaughey’s character. This marked the Dune star’s first major studio project. The ensemble cast also included Ellen Burstyn, Mackenzie Foy, John Lithgow, Michael Caine, Casey Affleck, Timothée Chalamet, Matt Damon, Wes Bentley, Topher Grace, and more. The movie received a 73% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while its Popcornmeter score is much higher at 87%.
“A team of pioneers undertakes the most important mission in human history—to discover whether mankind has a future among the stars. Oscar®-winner Matthew McConaughey stars as the ex-pilot turned farmer who is forced to leave his family and a foundering Earth behind to lead an expedition traveling beyond this galaxy,” reads the synopsis.
The 2014 movie was directed by Nolan, who co-wrote the screenplay with brother Jonathan Nolan. In addition to receiving positive reviews during its theatrical run, the film also grossed over $705 million at the box office. Executive producers were Jordan Goldberg, Jake Myers, Kip Thorne, and Thomas Tull, with Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, and Lynda Obst serving as producers. The creative team consisted of composer Hans Zimmer, editor Lee Smith, director of photography Hoyte Van Hoytema, production designer Nathan Crowley, and costume designer Mary Zophres.
