Movie
A Brief History of Time
This shows physicist Stephen Hawking's life as he deals with the ALS that renders him immobile and unable to speak without the use of a computer. Hawking's friends, family, classmates, and peers are interviewed not only about his theories but the man himself.
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Where to watch in United States
Checked Sep 2, 2026
A Brief History of Time is available to stream on HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, HBO Max (Via Amazon Prime), and The Criterion Channel in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and Google Play. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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Synopsis
This shows physicist Stephen Hawking's life as he deals with the ALS that renders him immobile and unable to speak without the use of a computer. Hawking's friends, family, classmates, and peers are interviewed not only about his theories but the man himself.
More about A Brief History of Time
Cast
Stephen HawkingSelfCredits
- Directed by
- Errol Morris
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Box office
- $2.3M
Production
TBSJapan
NBCUnited States- Triton PicturesUnited States
Anglia TelevisionUnited Kingdom- Gordon Freedman Productions
Channel 4 TelevisionUnited Kingdom
