Telescope (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2016, Telescope is a documentary film directed by Nathaniel Kahn, running about 60 minutes. “Are we ready to see what's really out there?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A history of the telescope and a look at the James Webb telescope, and at the universe through the eyes of scientists and telescopes since the beginning.
Who’s in it. Telescope stars Jon Arenberg as Himself, Blake Bullock as Herself and Julianne Dalcanton as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Telescope sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Discovery +. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Telescope page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Telescope (2016)?
- In US, Telescope is available to stream on Discovery +. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Telescope worth watching?
- Telescope holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Telescope?
- Telescope stars Jon Arenberg, Blake Bullock and Julianne Dalcanton.
- When was Telescope released?
- Telescope was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.