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Poster of The Science of Interstellar

The Science of Interstellar

2014-0h 51min
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6.8 / 10 33

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.

Directed by Christopher Nolan Gail Willumsen

Writers Jonathan Nolan Gail Willumsen

Stars Matthew McConaughey Kip Thorne Natalie Batalha

Videos

Thumbnail of the video: Interstellar Featurette - Building A Black Hole (2014) - Matthew McConaughey Sci-Fi Movie HD

Interstellar Featurette - Building A Black Hole (2014) - Matthew McConaughey Sci-Fi Movie HD

Cast

Matthew McConaughey's picture in the cast

Matthew McConaughey

Narrator (voice)
Kip Thorne's picture in the cast

Kip Thorne

Self
Natalie Batalha's picture in the cast

Natalie Batalha

Self
Sean Carroll's picture in the cast

Sean Carroll

Self
Albert Einstein's picture in the cast

Albert Einstein

Self (archive footage)
Andrea Ghez's picture in the cast

Andrea Ghez

Self
Marsha Ivins's picture in the cast

Marsha Ivins

Self
Elon Musk's picture in the cast

Elon Musk

Self

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