LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- In the new movie "Interstellar," the Earth, as we know it, is dying. Anne Hathaway plays a scientist who bravely decides to board a rocket to outer space to go look for help, knowing she may never come home.
Hathaway joins Matthew McConaughey in the thriller, playing astronauts trying to find a new planet to house the people of Earth.
The plot involves worm holes, black holes and the theory of relativity. But Hathaway says don't let the science scare you!
"I don't want people to feel intimidated going into the movie about it," she said. "Yes there's science and it's this big action adventure, but it's also at its heart an emotional family drama, and that is something most people can relate to - drama with the family!"
Hathaway hopes that along with all those "deep thoughts," moviegoers can be engaged in some deep conversation.
"So many things nowadays get treated as disposable," Hathaway said. "We move through them so quickly. I think the pleasure of savoring something, we're at risk of losing that."
Hathaway admitted she "geeked out" when she stepped on the set and put on the space suit for the first time. But from past experience, she knew she would feel protected in the hands of director Christopher Nolan.
"When I worked with him on 'Batman,' he wouldn't let me do a stunt unless he'd done it himself first to test out its safety," Hathaway said.
"Interstellar" was an equally physically demanding role, but in a different way from when Nolan directed her as Catwoman.
"This was a just grit your teeth and lift your arm even though this thing is so heavy," she said. "You know, I felt a little bit of pride being the only chick wearing the suit. I didn't want to complain. I wouldn't want anyone to wait for me, so I got as tough as they get."
"Interstellar" is in IMAX theaters on November 5, followed by a wide release on November 7.