History of the World in Two Hours
“13.7 billion years in the making”
Synopsis
Did you know that 1% of the white noise you see on old televisions is background radiation from The Big Bang? That the gold on a wedding ring comes from a star that exploded 5 billion years ago? And, that we're connected to the salt water of the first oceans through the water in our bodies? Our human story is actually 14 billion years old and the clues are all around us. This CGI-driven special will tell the history of our world in two hours, an ambitious story that will give surprising connections to our daily lives. From the formation of the earth and the emergence of life, to the advance of man and the growth of civilization, it’s a rapid-fire view of our unforgettable story.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 24, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Cohen
- Original Title
- History of the World in Two Hours
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- History
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Cohen
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is History of the World in Two Hours about?
Did you know that 1% of the white noise you see on old televisions is background radiation from The Big Bang? That the gold on a wedding ring comes from a star that exploded 5 billion years ago? And, that we're connected to the salt water of the first oceans through the water in our bodies? Our human story is actually 14 billion years old and the clues are all around us. This CGI-driven special will tell the history of our world in two hours, an ambitious story that will give surprising connections to our daily lives. From the formation of the earth and the emergence of life, to the advance of man and the growth of civilization, it’s a rapid-fire view of our unforgettable story.
Who directed History of the World in Two Hours?
History of the World in Two Hours was directed by Douglas Cohen.
Who stars in History of the World in Two Hours?
The principal cast of History of the World in Two Hours includes Corey Burton, Elise Cantu, Robert R. Cargill.
When was History of the World in Two Hours released and how long is it?
History of the World in Two Hours was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for History of the World in Two Hours?
History of the World in Two Hours holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).