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A Brief History of Time (1992)

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A film about the life and work of the cosmologist, Stephen Hawking, who despite his near total paralysis, is one of the great minds of all time.

G, 1 hr. 24 min.

Documentary, Special Interest

Directed By: Errol Morris

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1992 Wide

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A really fun ride.

April 19, 2009 Comment

Cole Smithey

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It's accessible, informative and entertaining.

January 25, 2009 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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A capable documentary, but the title's misleading. It's more about Hawking himself than the book this docu takes its name from.

December 19, 2002 Comment

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Plays with your head - in a good way.

July 8, 2008

Anthony Valletta

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Maybe the smartest man to have ever lived, but I'll credit him with at least one of the top 3. Insanely informational movie.

September 3, 2007

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October 16, 2006:

Stephen Hawking to Star in, Narrate Science Pic -- in IMAX 3D!
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