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A Brief History of Time

1991Movie1 h 20 minG

Documentary
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic787.1Rotten Tomatoes95%81%

A wondrous, hopeful documentary movie about a real life story and history.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

Where did the universe come from? Will time ever come to an end? Which came first, the chicken or the egg?

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.

Feels like

  • Scientific Documentary
  • Biographical
  • Intellectual
  • Inspirational
  • Cosmology
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Human Spirit
  • Historical Context
  • Educational

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Directed by
Errol Morris
Written by
Stephen Hawking
Produced by
David Hickman
Music by
Philip Glass

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Facts

December 27, 1991 · 1 h 20 min · G

Released
December 27, 1991
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
Japan, United Kingdom, United States
Box office
$2 million
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream A Brief History of Time?"

Questions about A Brief History of Time

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Where can I stream A Brief History of Time?

HBO MaxCriterion

In the United States, A Brief History of Time streams on HBO Max and Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is A Brief History of Time worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 78). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is A Brief History of Time plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching A Brief History of Time?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.