Name: A Brief History of Time
Director: Errol Morris
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Released: 1991-01-01
Duration: PT1h 20mM
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Stephen Hawking, Isobel Hawking, Janet Humphrey, Mary Hawking, Basil King

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What is A Brief History of Time (1991) about?

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This shows physicist Stephen Hawking's life as he deals with the ALS that renders him immobile and unable to speak without the use of a computer. Hawking's friends, family, classmates, and peers are interviewed not only about his theories but the man himself.

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Who stars in A Brief History of Time?

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A Brief History of Time stars 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). The film was directed by Errol Morris.

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How long is A Brief History of Time?

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A Brief History of Time has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1991. It is rated G.

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Is A Brief History of Time worth watching?

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A Brief History of Time holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 95. Fans of Documentary, Biography are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch A Brief History of Time?

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Streaming availability for A Brief History of Time changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.

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