Steve Jobs (2015)
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The film explores pivotal moments in the life of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs across three distinct product launches.
The story
The film covers fourteen years in the life of Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs, focusing on three pivotal product launches: the Macintosh 128K in 1984, the NeXT Computer in 1988, and the iMac G3 in 1998. The narrative explores his complex relationships with colleagues like Joanna Hoffman and Steve Wozniak, as well as his personal life, including his relationship with his daughter, Lisa. The story highlights his intense personality and his role as a visionary in the tech industry, culminating in the high-stakes moments leading up to each major unveiling.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
In 1984, Steve Jobs faces a crisis when the Macintosh 128K's voice demo fails before its unveiling, leading him to demand a fix from engineer Andy Hertzfeld. During this period, he navigates a public paternity dispute with Chrisann Brennan and forms a bond with his daughter, Lisa. By 1988, after being ousted from Apple, Jobs founds NeXT and faces skepticism from Steve Wozniak regarding the company's future. He also faces pressure from CEO John Sculley regarding his tenure. By 1998, after Apple acquires NeXT and reinstates Jobs as CEO, he prepares to launch the iMac. Amidst the preparations, he deals with personal tensions regarding Lisa's living situation. In the final act, he reconciles with Sculley and eventually offers a heartfelt apology to Lisa, acknowledging his flaws and his love for her, before taking the stage to introduce the iMac.
- First release year
- 2015
- Runtime (minutes)
- 122
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Danny Boyle
- Writers
- Aaron Sorkin · writer
- Cast and characters
- Michael Fassbender · Steve Jobs; Kate Winslet · Joanna Hoffman; Seth Rogen · Steve Wozniak; Jeff Daniels · John Sculley; Katherine Waterston · Chrisann Brennan; Michael Stuhlbarg · Andy Hertzfeld; Makenzie Moss · Lisa Brennan-Jobs; Ripley Sobo · Lisa Brennan-Jobs; Perla Haney-Jardine · Lisa Brennan-Jobs
- Genres
- biographical drama
- Themes
- father-daughter relationships; innovation; identity
- Tone and mood
- theatrical; intense
- Premise and plot tags
- biopic; technology; corporate drama
- Source material / true-story basis
- the 2011 biography by Walter Isaacson and interviews conducted by Sorkin
- Reception
- The film received widespread critical acclaim for its direction, acting, and score, though it was a financial disappointment and faced criticism for historical inaccuracies.
- Awards and nominations
- Best Actor · Academy Awards · Nomination; Best Supporting Actress · Academy Awards · Nomination
- Production trivia
- The score was divided into three sections: analog, orchestral, and digital.
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