Fractals: Hunting the Hidden Dimension (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2008, Fractals: Hunting the Hidden Dimension is a documentary film directed by Michel Schwarz, running about 56 minutes.
What it’s about. Determined to understand the repeating patterns he was finding in nature, French mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot used an early form of computer imagery to produce his own versions, coining the recurring shapes fractals. This installment of the PBS series "Nova" examines the rules of these self-similar patterns and explores the ways these fascinating geometric configurations can be applied in the fields of science, medicine and the arts.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Fractals: Hunting the Hidden Dimension has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fractals: Hunting the Hidden Dimension page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fractals: Hunting the Hidden Dimension (2008)?
- In US, Fractals: Hunting the Hidden Dimension is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fractals: Hunting the Hidden Dimension worth watching?
- Fractals: Hunting the Hidden Dimension holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Fractals: Hunting the Hidden Dimension released?
- Fractals: Hunting the Hidden Dimension was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.