Movie

A Brief History of Time

★ 7.2(128)19911h 20m

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Good to know

Director: Errol Morris
Release date: 1991-10-01
Runtime: 1h 20m
Language: English
Box office: $2,279,692
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: TBS

A Brief History of Time — trailer

About A Brief History of Time

A Brief History of Time is a 1991 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Errol Morris, starring Stephen Hawking, Isobel Hawking and Janet Humphrey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 128 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Brief History of Time in Spain — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookphysicsbiographytimeblack holeuniversecosmologyoxford universitymotor neuron diseasealscambridge university

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Brief History of Time in Spain?+

A Brief History of Time is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Spain. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Brief History of Time on Netflix?+

A Brief History of Time is not on Netflix in Spain right now.

How long is A Brief History of Time?+

A Brief History of Time has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

Who stars in A Brief History of Time?+

A Brief History of Time stars Stephen Hawking, Isobel Hawking, Janet Humphrey, Mary Hawking and Basil King.

When did A Brief History of Time come out?+

A Brief History of Time is a 1991 movie directed by Errol Morris.

What genre is A Brief History of Time?+

A Brief History of Time is Documentary film.

Who directed A Brief History of Time?+

A Brief History of Time was directed by Errol Morris.