Hawke (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2010, Hawke is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Emma Freeman, running about 94 minutes. “The Rival. The Wife. The Lover. The Leader.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Bob Hawke - Australia's most loved Prime Minister as he faces his greatest challenge: a battle within his own party. As he fights for his life, we discover his incredible transformation from a hard-drinking womanising trade union leader into a visionary world leader. For a man who once sacrificed his family to his job, he must now rely solely on his friendships and allegiances to defeat his challenger and remain in power.
Who’s in it. Hawke stars Richard Roxburgh as Bob Hawke, Rachael Blake as Hazel Hawke, Felix Williamson as Paul Keating and Sacha Horler as Jean Sinclair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Hawke has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hawke page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hawke tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hawke (2010)?
- In GB, Hawke is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hawke worth watching?
- Hawke holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hawke?
- Hawke stars Richard Roxburgh, Rachael Blake, Felix Williamson, Sacha Horler and Asher Keddie.
- When was Hawke released?
- Hawke was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.