A Brief History of Time(1991)
Where did the universe come from? Will time ever come to an end? Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
A Brief History of Time Synopsis
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.
A Brief History of Time (1991) is a documentary film directed by Errol Morris, released on December 27, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Stephen Hawking, Isobel Hawking, Janet Humphrey and Mary Hawking. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 135 ratings.
- Director:
- Errol Morris
- Writers:
- Stephen Hawking
- Producers:
- David Hickman
- Cinematographer:
- John Bailey
- Composer:
- Philip Glass
- Production:
- TBS, NBC, Anglia Television, Gordon Freedman Productions, Channel 4 Television
- Revenue:
- $2,279,692
- Status:
- Released
A Brief History of Time (1991) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for A Brief History of Time before you stream it.
A Brief History of Time Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stephen Hawking
as Self
- Isobel Hawking
Isobel Hawking
as Self - Stephen Hawking's Mother
- Janet Humphrey
Janet Humphrey
as Self - Stephen Hawking's Aunt
- Mary Hawking
Mary Hawking
as Self - Stephen Hawking's Sister
- Basil King
Basil King
as Self - Childhood Friend
- Derek Powney
Derek Powney
as Self - Oxford Classmate
- Norman Dix
Norman Dix
- Robert Berman
Robert Berman
as Self - Stephen Hawking's Tutor
- Gordon Berry
Gordon Berry
Roger Penrose
- Dennis Sciama
Dennis Sciama
- John Archibald Wheeler
John Archibald Wheeler
Key crew
Directed by Errol Morris, written by Stephen Hawking, produced by David Hickman.
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A Brief History of Time Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 135 ratings.
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A Brief History of Time – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Brief History of Time online?
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A Brief History of Time (1991) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Brief History of Time?
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The main cast of A Brief History of Time (1991) includes Stephen Hawking, Isobel Hawking, Janet Humphrey, Mary Hawking and Basil King. The film was directed by Errol Morris. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Brief History of Time released?
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A Brief History of Time was released on December 27, 1991 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is A Brief History of Time worth watching?
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A Brief History of Time (1991) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 135 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Brief History of Time?
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