A Brief History of Time (1991)
A Brief History of Time is a 1991 documentary movie directed by Errol Morris, with a running time of 1h 20m. It stars Stephen Hawking, Isobel Hawking and Janet Humphrey.
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.
Where to watch A Brief History of Time
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel
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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
- Dennis Sciama
- John Archibald Wheeler