A Brief History of Time
1991, English. Directed by Errol Morris.
Where did the universe come from? Will time ever come to an end? Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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A Brief History of Time is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Errol MorrisDirector
- Stephen HawkingSelf
- Isobel HawkingSelf - Stephen Hawking's Mother
- Janet HumphreySelf - Stephen Hawking's Aunt
- Mary HawkingSelf - Stephen Hawking's Sister
- Basil KingSelf - Childhood Friend
- Derek PowneySelf - Oxford Classmate
- Norman DixCast
- Robert BermanSelf - Stephen Hawking's Tutor
- Gordon BerryCast
- Roger PenroseCast
- Dennis SciamaCast
- John Archibald WheelerCast
Details
- Released
- 27 December 1991
- Country
- Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Box office
- $2.3M
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What A Brief History of Time is based on
A Brief History of Time is based on A Brief History of Time, a 1988 novel by Stephen Hawking.
Novel · 1988
A Brief History of Time
By Stephen Hawking
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A Brief History of Time: quick answers
Is A Brief History of Time worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 136 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Brief History of Time?
A Brief History of Time runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does A Brief History of Time have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Brief History of Time. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Brief History of Time parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Brief History of Time is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is A Brief History of Time on?
A Brief History of Time is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Brief History of Time?
If you liked A Brief History of Time, try STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie, Black Holes: The Edge of All We Know, Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food.
Who directed A Brief History of Time?
A Brief History of Time (1991) was directed by Errol Morris and stars Stephen Hawking, Isobel Hawking, Janet Humphrey.
What is A Brief History of Time based on?
A Brief History of Time is based on A Brief History of Time, a 1988 novel by Stephen Hawking.