About Us

Welcome to Physics at the Movies, a project developed by a team of physics students passionate about exploring the intersection of science and cinema. Our aim for this project is to analyse popular science films and their depictions of complex physics topics to determine where Hollywood gets it right, and where they go a little off-piste. 

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A key inspiration for this project was our own experiences in childhood. Many of us have been enthralled by the subject of space and physics since we were young, and after having watched movies such as Interstellar when they premiered, we were left with fascinating questions of “is that really possible?”, “how do they do that?”, and “what else can we do in space?”. Part of our aim of this project is to answer these questions for other likeminded individuals and finally answer the questions of our younger selves. 

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This website was designed to be accessible to both casual moviegoers and science enthusiasts alike, providing a general overview of common science themes in movies, alongside more involved mathematical insights for those who are inclined. Exploring themes such as special relativity, space travel, and black holes, we aim to bridge the gap between science-fiction and the real-world physics at play, also highlighting the evolution of these scientific ideas in time and the interplay that exists between them. 

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Through this project, we hope to engage, educate and inspire curiosity about the world of physics, on screen and beyond, and to encourage you to challenge what you see.