Hawking(2004)
The story of the search for the beginning of time.
Hawking Synopsis
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.
Hawking (2004) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Philip Martin, released on December 10, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Peter Firth, Tom Ward and Lisa Dillon. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 163 ratings.
- Director:
- Philip Martin
- Writers:
- Peter Moffat
- Producers:
- Jessica Pope
- Cinematographer:
- Julian Court
- Composer:
- Murray Gold
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Hawking (2004) Trailer
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Hawking Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Phoebe Nicholls
as Isobel Hawking
Michael Brandon
as Arno Penzias
Tom Hodgkins
as Robert Wilson
Alice Eve
as Martha Guthrie
Adam Godley
as Frank Hawking
Matthew Marsh
as Dr. John Holloway
Anastasia Hille
as Nurse Susan McClean
Key crew
Directed by Philip Martin, written by Peter Moffat, produced by Jessica Pope.
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Hawking Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 163 ratings.
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Hawking – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hawking online?
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Hawking (2004) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Hawking?
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The main cast of Hawking (2004) includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Peter Firth, Tom Ward, Lisa Dillon and John Sessions. The film was directed by Philip Martin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hawking released?
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Hawking was released on December 10, 2004 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Hawking worth watching?
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Hawking (2004) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 163 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hawking?
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Yes. The official Hawking trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.