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Fry’s Planet Word (2011): Cast

Fry’s Planet Word (2011) movie poster

Fry’s Planet Word is a 2011 documentary directed by John-Paul Davidson and Helen Williamson, starring Stephen Fry. It runs 4 hours 50 minutes.

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Fry’s Planet Word (2011) movie poster
Runtime
4h 50m (290 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Fry’s Planet Word About?

The premise of Fry’s Planet Word without spoilers.

Stephen Fry travels through the history of language, exploring its greatest achievements and the ways our spoken‑word abilities have evolved. He examines how language shapes thought, showcases remarkable examples from poetry to slang, and reveals the many hidden structures that underlie everyday speech.

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Cast & crew

Fry’s Planet Word Cast

Stephen Fry stars in Fry’s Planet Word. Directed by John-Paul Davidson and Helen Williamson.

From the directors

More from John-Paul Davidson and Helen Williamson

More films directed by John-Paul Davidson and Helen Williamson: Seve, Hugh Laurie: Down by the River, The Sweatbox and Boys from Brazil.

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FAQ

Fry’s Planet Word FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Fry’s Planet Word, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fry’s Planet Word?

Fry’s Planet Word runs 4 hours 50 minutes (290 minutes).

Who directed Fry’s Planet Word?

Fry’s Planet Word was directed by John-Paul Davidson and Helen Williamson.

More films by John-Paul Davidson

Who is in the cast of Fry’s Planet Word?

Fry’s Planet Word stars Stephen Fry.

Does Fry’s Planet Word have a post-credit scene?

No. Fry’s Planet Word has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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