NOVA: The Great Math Mystery(2015)
NOVA: The Great Math Mystery Synopsis
NOVA leads viewers on a mathematical mystery tour -- a provocative exploration of math's astonishing power across the centuries. We discover math's signature in the swirl of a nautilus shell, the whirlpool of a galaxy and the spiral in the center of a sunflower. Math was essential to everything from the first wireless radio transmissions to the prediction and discovery of the Higgs boson and the successful landing of rovers on Mars. But where does math get its power? Astrophysicist and writer Mario Livio, along with a colorful cast of mathematicians, physicists and engineers, follows math from Pythagoras to Einstein and beyond, all leading to the ultimate riddle: Is math an invention or a discovery? Humankind's clever trick or the language of the universe?
NOVA: The Great Math Mystery (2015) is a documentary, history and mystery film directed by Dan McCabe, released on April 15, 2015 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Jay O. Sanders, Glenn Kalison, Max Tegmark and Esperanza Spalding. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Dan McCabe
- Writers:
- Dan McCabe
- Producers:
- Dan McCabe, Richard Reisz
- Composer:
- Matt Norman
- Production:
- GBH
- Status:
- Released
NOVA: The Great Math Mystery Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jay O. Sanders
as Narrator (voice)
Glenn Kalison
as Actor
- Max Tegmark
Max Tegmark
as Self
Esperanza Spalding
as Self
Sylvester James Gates
as Self
- Adam Steltzner
Adam Steltzner
as Self
Janna Levin
as Self
- Simon Schaffer
Simon Schaffer
as Self
- Savas Dimopoulos
Savas Dimopoulos
as Self
Roger Penrose
as Self
- Stephen Wolfram
Stephen Wolfram
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Dan McCabe, written by Dan McCabe, produced by Dan McCabe and Richard Reisz.
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NOVA: The Great Math Mystery Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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NOVA: The Great Math Mystery – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch NOVA: The Great Math Mystery online?
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NOVA: The Great Math Mystery (2015) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in NOVA: The Great Math Mystery?
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The main cast of NOVA: The Great Math Mystery (2015) includes Jay O. Sanders, Glenn Kalison, Max Tegmark, Esperanza Spalding and Sylvester James Gates. The film was directed by Dan McCabe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was NOVA: The Great Math Mystery released?
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NOVA: The Great Math Mystery was released on April 15, 2015 and runs for 54m.
Is NOVA: The Great Math Mystery worth watching?
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NOVA: The Great Math Mystery (2015) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, history and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.