A Brief History of Time
“Where did the universe come from? Will time ever come to an end? Which came first, the chicken or the egg?”
Partly adapted from cosmologist Stephen Hawking's popular book about his theories of the universe, this in-depth documentary also presents Hawking's daily life as he deals with the ALS that renders him virtually immobile and unable to speak without the use of a computer. Hawking's friends, family, former classmates and peers are interviewed about not only his theories but the man himself.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Knowledge Network | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
About A Brief History of Time
A Brief History of Time is a 1991 English-language documentary film directed by Errol Morris. The cast is led by Stephen Hawking, Isobel Hawking, Janet Humphrey. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings.
A Brief History of Time was produced by TBS, NBC, and Anglia Television and made in Japan and United Kingdom. It was released on December 27, 1991, and carries a G certification. At the box office it grossed around $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Errol Morris
- Release date
- December 27, 1991
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan, United Kingdom
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- TBS, NBC, Anglia Television
A Brief History of Time cast & crew
A Brief History of Time was directed by Errol Morris.
The cast features Stephen Hawking as Self, Isobel Hawking as Self - Stephen Hawking's Mother, Janet Humphrey as Self - Stephen Hawking's Aunt, Mary Hawking as Self - Stephen Hawking's Sister, Basil King as Self - Childhood Friend, and Derek Powney as Self - Oxford Classmate.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Philip Glass, cinematography is by John Bailey, and it was produced by David Hickman and Rory Johnston.
Is A Brief History of Time worth watching?
A Brief History of Time holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 136 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, A Brief History of Time is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of A Brief History of Time
Stephen Hawking
Self
Isobel Hawking
Self - Stephen Hawking's Mother
Janet Humphrey
Self - Stephen Hawking's Aunt
Mary Hawking
Self - Stephen Hawking's Sister
Basil King
Self - Childhood Friend
Derek Powney
Self - Oxford Classmate
Norman Dix
Robert Berman
Self - Stephen Hawking's Tutor
Gordon Berry
Roger Penrose
Dennis Sciama
John Archibald Wheeler
A Brief History of Time — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Brief History of Time in India?
A Brief History of Time is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch A Brief History of Time in the US?
In the US, A Brief History of Time is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸What language is A Brief History of Time in?
A Brief History of Time is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Brief History of Time?
A Brief History of Time runs 1 hours 20 minutes (80 minutes).
▸What is A Brief History of Time rated?
A Brief History of Time is rated G. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 136 ratings.
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