The Science of Interstellar (2014)

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.

Cast (12)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Matthew McConaughey

Narrator (voice)

Kip Thorne

Self

Christopher Nolan

Self

Jonathan Nolan

Self

Emma Thomas

Self

Natalie Batalha

Self

Sean Carroll

Self

Albert Einstein

Self (archive footage)

Paul Franklin

Self

Andrea Ghez

Self

Marsha Ivins

Self

Elon Musk

Self

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