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History of the World in Two Hours (2011): Cast

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History of the World in Two Hours is a 2011 documentary directed by Douglas Cohen, starring Corey Burton, Elise Cantu and Robert R. Cargill. It runs 2 hours.

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History of the World in Two Hours (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Douglas Cohen
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
History
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is History of the World in Two Hours About?

The premise of History of the World in Two Hours without spoilers.

Spanning 13.7 billion years, this CGI‑driven special shows that 1 % of the static on old TVs is background radiation from the Big Bang, that gold in wedding rings came from a star that exploded five billion years ago, and that our bodies contain the same water as Earth’s earliest oceans. In two hours it charts the planet’s formation, life’s emergence, and humanity’s rise to civilization, highlighting surprising ties to daily life.

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Cast & crew

History of the World in Two Hours Cast & Characters

Corey Burton leads the cast, with Elise Cantu as Sumerian Woman and Robert R. Cargill. Directed by Douglas Cohen.

Details

History of the World in Two Hours Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “History of the World in 2 Hours” and “两小时内回顾世界历史”.

Also known as
  • History of the World in 2 Hours
  • 两小时内回顾世界历史
  • L'histoire du monde en 2 heures
  • A História do Mundo em 2 Horas
  • Dějiny světa ve dvou hodinách
  • История мира за два часа
  • La historia del mundo en 2 horas
  • Földtörténet két órában
  • Die Geschichte der Welt - Vom Urknall bis heute
  • ההיסטוריה של העולם בשעתיים
  • La storia del mondo in 2 ore
  • 两个小时的世界历史
+3 more
  • 兩個小時的世界歷史
  • Lịch Sử Thế Giới Trong 2 Giờ
  • Historia świata w 2 godziny

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History of the World in Two Hours FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of History of the World in Two Hours, each answered in a sentence.

How long is History of the World in Two Hours?

History of the World in Two Hours runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was History of the World in Two Hours released?

History of the World in Two Hours was released on October 6, 2011.

Who directed History of the World in Two Hours?

History of the World in Two Hours was directed by Douglas Cohen.

Who is in the cast of History of the World in Two Hours?

History of the World in Two Hours stars Corey Burton, Elise Cantu as Sumerian Woman and Robert R. Cargill.

Does History of the World in Two Hours have a post-credit scene?

No. History of the World in Two Hours has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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