A Brief History of Time
“Where did the universe come from? Will time ever come to an end? Which came first, the chicken or the egg?”
Synopsis
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.
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A Brief History of Time - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-30
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Stephen Hawking
Self
Isobel Hawking
Self - Stephen Hawking's Mother
Janet Humphrey
Self - Stephen Hawking's Aunt
Mary Hawking
Self - Stephen Hawking's Sister
Basil King
Self - Childhood Friend
Derek Powney
Self - Oxford Classmate
Norman Dix
Robert Berman
Self - Stephen Hawking's Tutor
Gordon Berry
Roger Penrose
Dennis Sciama
John Archibald Wheeler
Brandon Carter
John R. Taylor
Kip Thorne
Don Page
Christopher Isham
Brian Whitt
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, CA
Festival / Special Debut
August 21, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Errol Morris
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Hawking
- Original Score
- Philip Glass
- Original Title
- A Brief History of Time
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.3M
- Production Studios
- TBS, NBC, Anglia Television, Gordon Freedman Productions, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Errol Morris
Stephen Hawking
Philip Glass
John Bailey, Stefan Czapsky
Brad Fuller
David Hickman, Rory Johnston, Colin Ewing, Gordon Freedman
Department Leadership Roster
David Hickman
Producer
John Bailey
Director of Photography
Errol Morris
Director
Philip Glass
Original Music Composer
Stefan Czapsky
Director of Photography
Ted Bafaloukos
Production Design
Brad Fuller
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Brief History of Time
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What is A Brief History of Time about?
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.
Who directed A Brief History of Time?
A Brief History of Time was directed by Errol Morris.
Who stars in A Brief History of Time?
The principal cast of A Brief History of Time includes Stephen Hawking, Isobel Hawking, Janet Humphrey, Mary Hawking, Basil King.
When was A Brief History of Time released and how long is it?
A Brief History of Time was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
How much did A Brief History of Time make at the box office?
A Brief History of Time grossed $2.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for A Brief History of Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Brief History of Time was composed by Philip Glass.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Brief History of Time?
A Brief History of Time holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).