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A Brief History of Time

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A Brief History of Time (1992)

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Reviews Counted:11

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Average Rating:7.4/10

Runtime: 84 mins

Genre: Education/General Interest

Synopsis: Theoretical physicist Steven Hawking discusses his ideas on the origins of the universe and its future fate, which he first set forth in his bestseller "A Brief History of Time." Through... Theoretical physicist Steven Hawking discusses his ideas on the origins of the universe and its future fate, which he first set forth in his bestseller "A Brief History of Time." Through interviews with friends, relatives, and colleagues of this brilliant man, the filmmaker paints a picture of how a truly ingenious mind works, and how the onset of ALS, the progressive disease that has destroyed Hawking's body, helped him to focus his mind and shape his theories. [More]

Director: Errol Morris

Director: Errol Morris

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Cole Smithey

A really fun ride.

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Dennis Schwartz

It's accessible, informative and entertaining.

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Vincent Canby

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Widgett Walls

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

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