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Bill Nye: Science Guy

2017 · Movie · 95 min · ★ 6.4 · 87% critics

Documentary

This documentary follows a familiar science educator as he moves beyond a kids' TV persona and tries to champion evidence-based thinking in public life. Along the way, he pursues an ambitious space-related goal while facing heated debates over evolution and climate change.

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Details
Years
2017
Release date
2017-04-10
Language
English
Runtime
95 min
Max quality
HD
Critic score
87/100
TMDB rating
6.4/10 (35 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you like documentaries about influential public figures and science advocacy, especially if Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado or Becoming Cousteau worked for you; Not for you if culture-war debates feel tiring.

Pros: inspiring real-life mission; thoughtful personal portrait; clear pro-science message | Cons: debate-heavy focus; best for existing fans; limited broader scope

Themes

  • biography
  • science

Cast & crew