Interstellar’s Time Dilation Explained: Why Time Moves Slower On Miller’s Planet

Since Cooper and his crew’s arrival on Miller’s planet is one of the most pivotal and jarring moments in Interstellar, the time dilation on the planet and its consequences deserve an in-depth explanation. In pursuit of finding an exoplanet capable of supporting human life, Cooper and his crew travel through a mysterious wormhole after setting their eyes on three planets. Their first destination in this journey is Miller’s planet, an ocean world where explorer Laura Miller was the first set base camp. Hoping that Miller’s planet will be capable of sustaining human life, they make their way to it.