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The Elegant Universe

2003Show1 season3 episodes

Documentary
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

An awe-inspiring, intricate documentary series about mystery and the future, with standout world-building and dialogue.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for brutality, tears or romance.

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Episodes

1 season · 3 episodes · best: S1E1 "Einstein's Dream" 8.3

Episodes

8.1

Story

One of the most ambitious and exciting theories ever proposed—one that may be the long-sought "theory of everything," which eluded even Einstein—gets a masterful, lavishly computer-animated explanation from bestselling author-physicist Brian Greene, when NOVA presents the nuts, bolts, and sometimes outright nuttiness of string theory.

Feels like

  • Science Documentary
  • Cosmology Exploration
  • String Theory Explained
  • Mind-Bending Concepts
  • Educational & Informative
  • Visualized Physics
  • Intellectual Wonder
  • Conceptual Breakthroughs
  • Philosophical Implications

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Julia Cort, Joseph McMaster

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Facts

October 28, 2003 · November 4, 2003 · Ended

First aired
October 28, 2003
Last aired
November 4, 2003
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Elegant Universe?"

Questions about The Elegant Universe

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Elegant Universe?

The Great Courses

In the United States, The Elegant Universe streams on The Great Courses. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Elegant Universe worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.2).

Is The Elegant Universe okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Elegant Universe?

8 h

About 8 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 150 minutes each, aired from 2003 to 2003.

Is The Elegant Universe plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (9 of 10) and intrigue (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Will I feel good after watching The Elegant Universe?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.