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A Brief History of Time (1991): movie guide
A Brief History of Time (1991) is a Documentary running about 80 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.2/10 from 136 votes. Notable cast includes Stephen Hawking, Isobel Hawking, Janet Humphrey, Mary Hawking. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1991-12-27
- Runtime: 80 min
- TMDB: 7.2/10
- Genres: Documentary
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1991-12-27
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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.
Cast highlights
A Brief History of Time features Stephen Hawking, Isobel Hawking, Janet Humphrey, Mary Hawking, Basil King, Derek Powney. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1991-12-27. Runtime: 80 minutes. TMDB score: 7.2/10 (136 votes). Genres: Documentary. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is A Brief History of Time?
- A Brief History of Time is listed as Documentary on TMDB.
- How long is A Brief History of Time?
- A Brief History of Time runs about 80 minutes.
- Who stars in A Brief History of Time?
- Cast highlights include Stephen Hawking, Isobel Hawking, Janet Humphrey, Mary Hawking, Basil King, Derek Powney.
- Does Cinema Box stream A Brief History of Time?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
