Hawking (2004)
Movie 1h 30m ★ 7.0/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Released in 2004, Hawking is a drama and tv movie movie. It is directed by Philip Martin. The cast includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Bertie Carvel and Matthew Marsh. The running time is 1h 30m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.0 out of 10.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Philip MartinDirector
- Benedict Cumberbatchas Stephen Hawking
- Bertie Carvelas George Ellis
- Matthew Marshas Dr. John Holloway
- Alice Eveas Martha Guthrie
- John Sessionsas Dennis Sciama
- Peter Firthas Sir Fred Hoyle
- Christian Rubeckas Reporter
- Adam Godleyas Frank Hawking
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Questions about Hawking
- What genre is Hawking?
- Hawking is categorised as Drama, TV Movie.
- Who stars in Hawking?
- Benedict Cumberbatch, Bertie Carvel, Matthew Marsh, Alice Eve, John Sessions appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Hawking?
- Philip Martin directed Hawking.
- How long is Hawking?
- Hawking runs for 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- Is Hawking worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Hawking?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
