A Brief History of Time
Originally released in 1991. A Brief History of Time is a documentary film. directed by Errol Morris. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Stephen Hawking, Isobel Hawking, and Janet Humphrey
Synopsis
This shows physicist Stephen Hawking's life as he deals with the ALS that renders him immobile and unable to speak without the use of a computer. Hawking's friends, family, classmates, and peers are interviewed not only about his theories but the man himself.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (123 votes)
Box Office
$2.3M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
Japan
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Stephen Hawking
as Self
Isobel Hawking
as Self - Stephen Hawking's Mother
Janet Humphrey
as Self - Stephen Hawking's Aunt
Mary Hawking
as Self - Stephen Hawking's Sister
Basil King
as Self - Childhood Friend
Derek Powney
as Self - Oxford Classmate
Norman Dix
Robert Berman
as Self - Stephen Hawking's Tutor
Gordon Berry
Roger Penrose
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $2,279,692
Production Companies
- TBS
- ITV
- NBC
- Triton Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Brief History of Time about?
This shows physicist Stephen Hawking's life as he deals with the ALS that renders him immobile and unable to speak without the use of a computer. Hawking's friends, family, classmates, and peers ar...
Who directed A Brief History of Time?
A Brief History of Time was directed by Errol Morris.
How long is A Brief History of Time?
A Brief History of Time has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was A Brief History of Time released?
A Brief History of Time was released on October 1, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Brief History of Time?
The main cast of A Brief History of Time includes Stephen Hawking, Isobel Hawking, Janet Humphrey, Mary Hawking, Basil King.
Is A Brief History of Time worth watching?
A Brief History of Time has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 123 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.