A Brief History of Time (1991) is a Documentary film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch A Brief History of Time on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Amazon Video. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 124 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.