Is God a Number? (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 8.3

Released in 1999, Is God a Number? is a documentary film directed by Nigel Lesmoir-Gordon, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. This documentary explores whether we can use mathematics to describe the observable universe in order to reveal the potential connection to the mysteries of consciousness.
Who’s in it. Is God a Number? stars Roger Penrose as self — mathematician, Vicky Hastead as self — narrator, John Polkinghorne as self — elementary particle physicist and Horace Barlow as self — professor / physiologist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Is God a Number? sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Is God a Number? page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Is God a Number? (1999)?
- In US, Is God a Number? is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Is God a Number? worth watching?
- Is God a Number? holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Is God a Number??
- Is God a Number? stars Roger Penrose, Vicky Hastead, John Polkinghorne, Horace Barlow and Michael Barnsley.
- When was Is God a Number? released?
- Is God a Number? was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.
