Hawks (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1988, Hawks is a comedy and drama film directed by Robert Ellis Miller, running about 110 minutes. “They soared above the ordinary.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two terminally ill patients in a hospital yearn for relief from their predicament. With little or no friends, they form an uneasy alliance and plot an escape for one last wild time.
Who’s in it. Hawks stars Timothy Dalton as Bancroft, Anthony Edwards as Deckermensky, Janet McTeer as Hazel and Camille Coduri as Maureen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Hawks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hawks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hawks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hawks (1988)?
- In US, Hawks is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hawks worth watching?
- Hawks holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hawks?
- Hawks stars Timothy Dalton, Anthony Edwards, Janet McTeer, Camille Coduri and Julie T. Wallace.
- When was Hawks released?
- Hawks was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.