Hawking
“The story of the search for the beginning of time.”
The story of Professor Stephen Hawking's early years. It is 1963, and our young cosmologist celebrates his 21st birthday. At the party is a new friend, Jane Wilde - there is a strong attraction between the two. Jane is intrigued by Stephen's talk of stars and the Universe. But she realises that there is something very wrong when Stephen suddenly finds that he is unable to stand up.
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Where is Hawking streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Molotov TV | Orange VOD |
About Hawking
Hawking is a 2004 English-language drama and tv movie film directed by Philip Martin. The cast is led by Benedict Cumberbatch, Peter Firth, Tom Ward. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Hawking was produced by BBC and made in United Kingdom. It was released on December 10, 2004, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Philip Martin
- Writers
- Peter Moffat
- Release date
- December 10, 2004
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC
Hawking cast & crew
Hawking was directed by Philip Martin and written by Peter Moffat.
The cast features Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen Hawking, Peter Firth as Sir Fred Hoyle, Tom Ward as Roger Penrose, Lisa Dillon as Jane Wilde, John Sessions as Dennis Sciama, and Phoebe Nicholls as Isobel Hawking.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Murray Gold, cinematography is by Julian Court, and it was produced by Jessica Pope and Laura Mackie.
Is Hawking worth watching?
Hawking holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 160 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and tv movie, Hawking is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hawking
Hawking isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Hawking
Benedict Cumberbatch
Stephen Hawking
Peter Firth
Sir Fred Hoyle
Tom Ward
Roger Penrose
Lisa Dillon
Jane Wilde
John Sessions
Dennis Sciama
Phoebe Nicholls
Isobel Hawking
Michael Brandon
Arno Penzias
Tom Hodgkins
Robert Wilson
Alice Eve
Martha Guthrie
Adam Godley
Frank Hawking
Matthew Marsh
Dr. John Holloway
Anastasia Hille
Nurse Susan McClean
Hawking — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hawking in United States?
Hawking is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Hawking in?
Hawking is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hawking?
Hawking runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Hawking rated?
Hawking is rated PG. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 160 ratings.
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