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The Real History of Science Fiction (2014): Cast

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The Real History of Science Fiction is a 2014 documentary directed by Ben Southwell and Andy Mosse, starring Mark Gatiss and Dominic Sandbrook. It runs 2 hours 52 minutes.

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The Real History of Science Fiction (2014) movie poster
Runtime
2h 52m (172 min)
Directors
Ben Southwell and Andy Mosse
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Real History of Science Fiction About?

The premise of The Real History of Science Fiction without spoilers.

The series travels to the outermost frontiers of space and science to craft the definitive televised history of science‑fiction, examining its influence on film, TV and literature with insights from filmmakers, writers, actors and graphic artists. Each episode delves into a core sci‑fi theme—time travel, space exploration, robots and artificial intelligence, and alien encounters.

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Cast & crew

The Real History of Science Fiction Cast

Mark Gatiss leads the cast, with Dominic Sandbrook. Directed by Ben Southwell and Andy Mosse.

Details

The Real History of Science Fiction Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “La verdadera historia de la ciencia ficción” and “Tomorrow's Worlds: The Unearthly History of Science Fiction”.

Also known as
  • La verdadera historia de la ciencia ficción
  • Tomorrow's Worlds: The Unearthly History of Science Fiction
  • Ei tidsreise i science fiction-historia
  • Die Scifi-Story
  • 決定版!SF映画年代記
  • Реальная история научной фантастики
  • 科幻真史
  • A Verdadeira História da Ficção Científica
  • Η πραγματική ιστορία της επιστημονικής φαντασίας

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The Real History of Science Fiction FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Real History of Science Fiction, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Real History of Science Fiction?

The Real History of Science Fiction runs 2 hours 52 minutes (172 minutes).

Who directed The Real History of Science Fiction?

The Real History of Science Fiction was directed by Ben Southwell and Andy Mosse.

Who is in the cast of The Real History of Science Fiction?

The Real History of Science Fiction stars Mark Gatiss and Dominic Sandbrook.

Does The Real History of Science Fiction have a post-credit scene?

No. The Real History of Science Fiction has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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