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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?”
7.2 / 10• 1991• 1h 20m•G• English
Documentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Stephen Hawking
Self
LeadIH
Isobel Hawking
Self - Stephen Hawking's Mother
JH
Janet Humphrey
Self - Stephen Hawking's Aunt
MH
Mary Hawking
Self - Stephen Hawking's Sister
BK
Basil King
Self - Childhood Friend
DP
Derek Powney
Self - Oxford Classmate
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Norman Dix
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RB
Robert Berman
Self - Stephen Hawking's Tutor
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Errol Morris's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. A Brief History of Time is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
