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The Science of Interstellar (2014)

Movie ★ 6.9 51 min

Documentary

Matthew McConaughey narrates a fascinating look at Christopher Nolan's sci-fi film, 'Interstellar', including scientific foundations, the work of consulting Scientist Kip Thorne, basic film themes, the science behind the search for planets capable of hosting life, space-time and the theory of relativity, the science of wormholes and black holes, crafting the film's visuals based on real scientific observation, the birth of the universe, the Dust Bowl and the evolution of dust as a toxin, the likelihood of future dust storms, the prospects of escaping a dying or doomed planet and the possibilities of colonizing Mars.

Gail Willumsen Writer Gail Willumsen Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 13, 2014
Runtime
51 min
IMDb
tt4415360
Language
Studio
Gemini Productions, Paramount Home Entertainment

Themes

Cast

Matthew McConaughey Matthew McConaughey Narrator (voice) Kip Thorne Kip Thorne Self Christopher Nolan Christopher Nolan Self Jonathan Nolan Jonathan Nolan Self Emma Thomas Emma Thomas Self Natalie Batalha Natalie Batalha Self Sean Carroll Sean Carroll Self Albert Einstein Albert Einstein Self (archive footage) Paul Franklin Paul Franklin Self Andrea Ghez Andrea Ghez Self Marsha Ivins Marsha Ivins Self Elon Musk Elon Musk Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Science of Interstellar about?
Matthew McConaughey narrates a fascinating look at Christopher Nolan's sci-fi film, 'Interstellar', including scientific foundations, the work of consulting Scientist Kip Thorne, basic film themes, the science behind the search for planets capable of hosting life, space-time and the theory of relativity, the science of wormholes and black holes, crafting the film's visuals based on real scientific observation, the birth of the universe, the Dust Bowl and the evolution of dust as a toxin, the likelihood of future dust storms, the prospects of escaping a dying or doomed planet and the possibilities of colonizing Mars.
Who directed The Science of Interstellar?
The Science of Interstellar was directed by Gail Willumsen.
Who stars in The Science of Interstellar?
The Science of Interstellar stars Matthew McConaughey, Kip Thorne, Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan.
When was The Science of Interstellar released?
The Science of Interstellar is a 2014 documentary film.
Where can I watch The Science of Interstellar?
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