A Brief History of Time

A thoughtful, intimate portrait that blends cosmic wonder with quiet human resilience, asking for patience and rewarding curiosity.

Directed by

Errol Morris

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Stephen Hawking, Isobel Hawking, Janet Humphrey

Tagline

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

Overview

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.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Science, identity, survival, family

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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