---
title: "Measuring the World"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/measuring-the-world-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 115023
imdb_id: "tt1571401"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 127
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 153
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Measuring the World (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/measuring-the-world-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Measuring the World is a drama film released in October 2012 that has a runtime of two hours and seven minutes. The story is set in Germany in the early 19th century and follows the life paths of two brilliant and eccentric scientists, Alexander von Humboldt and Carl Friedrich Gauss.

The film focuses on the historical and personal journeys of these two figures during a specific era in Germany. It provides a dramatic look at their respective paths without relying on external plot points not found in the source text.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Follow two brilliant 19th-century scientists on their distinct life paths."

### Why Watch
- It follows the life paths of Alexander von Humboldt and Carl Friedrich Gauss.
- It is set in Germany in the early 19th century.
- It features two brilliant and eccentric scientists.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The runtime is two hours and seven minutes.
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a drama with a runtime of two hours and seven minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #germany, #19th-century, #scientists, #biography, #drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Detlev Buck
- **Networks / Studios**: Boje Buck Produktion GmbH, A Company, Lotus-Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Florian David Fitz** as *Carl Friedrich Gauß*
- **Albrecht Schuch** as *Alexander von Humboldt*
- **Vicky Krieps** as *Johanna Gauss*
- **Jérémy Kapone** as *Aimé Bonpland*
- **Katharina Thalbach** as *Mrs. Gauß*
- **David Kross** as *Eugen Gauß*
- **Max Giermann** as *Military Man*
- **Georg Friedrich** as *Slave Trader*
- **Detlev Buck** as *Angry Man*
- **Sven Regener** as *Natural Scientist I*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Measuring the World?
Streaming availability is not provided in the sources.

### Q: Is Measuring the World worth watching?
It may appeal to viewers interested in dramas about 19th-century German scientists.

### Q: What is the binge duration for Measuring the World?
The film has a runtime of two hours and seven minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of Measuring the World?
Measuring the World is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Measuring the World — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/115023)
- [Measuring the World (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measuring_the_World_(film))
- [Measuring the World (2012) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1571401/fullcredits/)
- [Measuring the World (2012) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/115023-die-vermessung-der-welt/cast)
- [Measuring the World (film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Measuring_the_World_(film))
- [Measuring the World (2012) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/measuring-the-world/credits)

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