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Where to watch Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine (2023) tonight

Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine (2023) runs 1 h 4 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.4 from 82 TMDB members. The James Webb Telescope stirs imaginations with vivid photos of distant galaxies. This documentary tracks its historic journey from inception to launch.

Runtime
1 h 4 min — ends 9:04 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Documentary
Released
July 23, 2023
TMDB rating
7.4 / 10 from 82 votes
Director
Shai Gal
Starring
Joe Biden, Amber Straughn, Thomas Zurbuchen, Becky Smethurst
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Documentary reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription).

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How long is Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine?
Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine is 1 h 4 min long (64 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:04 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine rated?
Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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