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Einstein’s Big Idea (2005): Cast

Einstein’s Big Idea (2005) movie poster

Einstein’s Big Idea is a 2005 drama documentary directed by Gary Johnstone, starring Aidan McArdle as Einstein, Brendan Fleming and John Lithgow. It runs 2 hours.

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Einstein’s Big Idea (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Gary Johnstone
Genres
Documentary , Drama
Original language
English
Studio
ARTE (FR)
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Einstein’s Big Idea About?

The premise of Einstein’s Big Idea without spoilers.

NOVA dramatizes the birth of Einstein’s famous equation E = mc², unveiling the decade‑long quest that began with his 1905 special theory of relativity. The film shows how Einstein linked mass and energy, alongside his other 1905 breakthroughs—proof of atoms and the nature of light that earned him the Nobel—explaining the formula’s true meaning and lasting impact.

Einstein’s Big Idea Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • emilie du chatelet
  • michael faraday
  • antoine laurent de lavoisier
  • reenactment
  • equation for title
  • theory of relativity
  • speed of light
  • science
  • public television
  • particle physics
  • nuclear physics
  • matter
+2 more
  • mathematics
  • educational
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Cast & crew

Einstein’s Big Idea Cast & Characters

Aidan McArdle leads the cast as Einstein, with Brendan Fleming as Hermann Einstein and John Lithgow as Narrator (voice) U.S. edition. Directed by Gary Johnstone; 25 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Gary Johnstone

More films directed by Gary Johnstone: Stephen Hawking and The Theory of Everything, NOVA: Judgement Day - Intelligent Design on Trial and Expedition: Bismarck.

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Einstein’s Big Idea Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “E=mc²” and “E=mc²: Einsteins große Idee”.

Also known as
  • E=mc²
  • E=mc²: Einsteins große Idee
  • 爱因斯坦的伟大想法
  • 改变世界的方程式
  • Einstein - A Grande Idéia
  • E=mc² – Einsteins große Idee
  • E=mc2 - Une biographie de l'équation
  • Einsteinova velká myšlenka
  • 改变世界的方程
  • Ideea mare a lui Einstein

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FAQ

Einstein’s Big Idea FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Einstein’s Big Idea, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Einstein’s Big Idea?

Einstein’s Big Idea runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Einstein’s Big Idea released?

Einstein’s Big Idea was released on October 11, 2005.

Who directed Einstein’s Big Idea?

Einstein’s Big Idea was directed by Gary Johnstone.

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Who is in the cast of Einstein’s Big Idea?

Einstein’s Big Idea stars Aidan McArdle as Einstein, Brendan Fleming as Hermann Einstein and John Lithgow as Narrator (voice) U.S. edition, among 25 credited actors.

Does Einstein’s Big Idea have a post-credit scene?

No. Einstein’s Big Idea has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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