Hawking (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2004, Hawking is a drama and tv movie film directed by Philip Martin, running about 90 minutes. “The story of the search for the beginning of time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Hawking stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen Hawking, Alice Eve as Martha Guthrie, Michael Brandon as Arno Penzias and Tom Hodgkins as Robert Wilson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Hawking has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hawking page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hawking tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hawking (2004)?
- In US, Hawking is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hawking worth watching?
- Hawking holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hawking?
- Hawking stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Alice Eve, Michael Brandon, Tom Hodgkins and Peter Firth.
- When was Hawking released?
- Hawking was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.