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Movie Info
In part an adaptation of cosmologist Stephen Hawking's popular book about his theories of the universe, this documentary also shows Hawking's daily life as he deals with the ALS that renders him virtually immobile and unable to speak without the use of computer. Hawking's friends, family, former classmates and peers are interviewed about not only his theories but the man himself. Director Errol Morris uses creative graphics to visually illustrate Hawking's complex ideas.
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Rating: G
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Genre: Documentary
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Original Language: English
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Director: Errol Morris
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Producer: David Hickman
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Writer: Stephen Hawking
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Release Date (Theaters): original
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Release Date (Streaming):
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Box Office (Gross USA): $81.0K
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Runtime:
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Distributor: Triton Pictures
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Production Co: National Broadcasting Company
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Sound Mix: Dolby, Surround
Cast & Crew

Isobel Hawking
Self

Stephen Hawking
Self

Janet Humphrey
Self

Mary Hawking
Self

Basil King
Self

Derek Powney
Self

Norman Dix
Self

Robert Berman
Self

Roger Penrose
Self

Dennis Sciama
Self

John Wheeler
Self

Brandon Carter
Self

Jack Taylor
Self

Errol Morris
Director

Stephen Hawking
Writer

Colin Ewing
Executive Producer

David Hickman
Producer

Philip Glass
Original Music

John Bailey
Cinematographer

Stefan Czapsky
Cinematographer

Brad Fuller
Film Editing

Ted Bafaloukos
Production Design

David Lee
Art Director
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Feb 17, 2019
As conventional as a routine documentary made for television, it feels not only superficial in the way it covers Hawking's life and theories (sometimes even lacking in clarity) but also irritating as it doesn't let us know who the interviewees are (there are no captions whatsoever).
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Jul 08, 2008
Plays with your head - in a good way.
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Oct 06, 2007
It has the potential to be a snoozefest but it is well shot and therefore both the film and subject keep your interest. Everyone should have the experience of seeing what spending time with Mr. Hawking is really like.
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