The Fantastic Mr Feynman(2013)
The Fantastic Mr Feynman Synopsis
Richard Feynman is one of the most iconic, influential and inspiring scientists of the 20th century. He helped design the atomic bomb, solved the mystery of the Challenger Shuttle catastrophe and won a Nobel Prize. Now, 25 years after his death - in his own words and those of his friends and family - this is the story of the most captivating communicator in the history of science.
The Fantastic Mr Feynman (2013) is a documentary film directed by Christopher Riley, released on May 12, 2013 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Richard Feynman, Joan Feynman, Freeman Dyson and Sean Carroll. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Christopher Riley
- Producers:
- Christopher Riley
- Composer:
- Philip Sheppard
- Production:
- BBC Scotland, Science Channel, The Open University
- Status:
- Released
The Fantastic Mr Feynman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Feynman
as Self (archive footage)
- Joan Feynman
Joan Feynman
as Self - Sister
Freeman Dyson
as Self (archive footage)
Sean Carroll
as Self - Theoretical Physicist, CALTECH
- Leonard Mlodinow
Leonard Mlodinow
as Self - Author of 'Feynman's Rainbow'
- Carl Feynman
Carl Feynman
as Self - Son
- Michelle Feynman
Michelle Feynman
as Self - Daughter
- Richard Davies
Richard Davies
as Self - Physicist and friend
- Marcus Chown
Marcus Chown
as Self - Author and former Feynman student
- Jirayr Zorthian
Jirayr Zorthian
as Self - Artist and friend
- Danny Hillis
Danny Hillis
as Self - Computer designer and friend
- Albert Hibbs
Albert Hibbs
as Self - Mathematician and friend (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Christopher Riley, produced by Christopher Riley.
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The Fantastic Mr Feynman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Fantastic Mr Feynman – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Fantastic Mr Feynman?
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The main cast of The Fantastic Mr Feynman (2013) includes Richard Feynman, Joan Feynman, Freeman Dyson, Sean Carroll and Leonard Mlodinow. The film was directed by Christopher Riley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fantastic Mr Feynman released?
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The Fantastic Mr Feynman was released on May 12, 2013 and runs for 1h.
Is The Fantastic Mr Feynman worth watching?
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The Fantastic Mr Feynman (2013) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.