Dark Matter (2008) is a drama film about Liu Xing, a Chinese physics student in the US. Due to cultural clashes and personal ambitions, his journey of discovery and conflict within the academic world takes a dark turn. Inspired by actual events, the story delves into the complexities of science, ego, and cultural differences, leading to a tragic conclusion.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Dark Matter (2008) via streaming services such as Peacock.
Is Dark Matter (2008) available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Dark Matter (2008) is available to watch via streaming on Peacock.
Liu Xing, a brilliant Chinese student begins to work under his idol, cosmologist Professor Jacob Reiser. Joanna Silver, a university patron with a fascination for Chinese culture befriends Liu Xing. Liu transitions into American life and begins to make significant scientific breakthroughs. He becomes obsessed with the study of dark matter. This theory conflicts with Reiser’s model, leading to tension between the student and his mentor. When Liu Xing decides to pursue the dark matter for his doctoral dissertation without Reiser’s approval, it sets off a chain of events that culminates in tragedy.
Liu Ye stars as Liu Xing, a Chinese physics student confronting academic challenges, with Aidan Quinn as his mentor Jacob Reiser, and Meryl Streep as his patron Joanna Silver.
Watch Dark Matter (2008) streaming via Peacock
Dark Matter (2008) is available to watch on Peacock.
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Dark Matter’s (2008) official synopsis is as follows:
“Liu Xing a brilliant Chinese student, arrives at University and makes the transition into American life with the help of Joanna Silver. Xing joins a cosmology group working to create a model of the origins of the universe. He is obsessed with the study of dark matter and a theory that conflicts with the group’s model. When he begins to make breakthroughs of his own, he encounters obstructions.”
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