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The Bit Player

2019Movie1 h 25 min

Documentary
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–71%
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–71%

Summary

The Bit Player tells the story of an overlooked genius, Claude Shannon (the "Father of Information Theory"), who revolutionized the world, but never lost his childlike curiosity.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Mark Levinson
Written by
Sergio Verdú
Produced by
Mark Levinson
Music by
Robert Miller

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Facts

May 29, 2019 · 1 h 25 min · Documentary

Released
May 29, 2019
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
German
Also spoken
English
Made in
United States
Available in
31 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Bit Player?"

Questions about The Bit Player

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Bit Player?

It streams in 13 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Bit Player worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.3).

Is The Bit Player in English?

GermanEnglish

No, it was made in German, with some English.