# A Brief History of Time (1991)

> Errol Morris turns Stephen Hawking’s cosmic ideas and personal history into an intimate portrait of intellect, disability, and human resilience.

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## Facts

- Runtime: 80 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Errol Morris
- Cast: Stephen Hawking, Isobel Hawking, Janet Humphrey, Mary Hawking, Basil King, Derek Powney, Norman Dix, Robert Berman
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103882/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: reflective, intimate, inspiring, educational viewing, quiet evening

## Synopsis

Explore the mind of a genius as he navigates the complexities of time and space.

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