The Science of Interstellar

The Science of Interstellar (2014)

13/11/2014
Documentary
51m

Overview

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 WillumsenDirector, Writer
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • filmmaking
  • making of

Top Billed 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 J. Franklin

Paul J. Franklin

Self

Andrea Ghez

Andrea Ghez

Self

Recommendations

How to Make Out

How to Make Out (51%)

Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey

Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey (77%)

The Bermuda Star Rangers

The Bermuda Star Rangers (40%)

Faster Than Light: the Dream of Interstellar Flight

Faster Than Light: the Dream of Interstellar Flight (64%)

Clue

Clue (72%)

The Conjuring

The Conjuring (75%)

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (65%)

Get Out

Get Out (76%)

Interstellar

Interstellar (85%)

Inception

Inception (84%)