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A Brief History of Time

G19911h 20mErrol Morris
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 95% · Metacritic 78

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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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Based On Novel Or BookPhysicsBiographyTimeBlack HoleUniverseCosmologyOxford UniversityMotor Neuron DiseaseAls

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

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.

Who stars in A Brief History of Time?

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.

How long is A Brief History of Time?

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

Is A Brief History of Time worth watching?

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

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