Hawking
"The story of the search for the beginning of time."
Originally released in 2004. Hawking is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Philip Martin.
Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Peter Firth, and Tom Ward
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 10, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (156 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawking 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 bet...
Who directed Hawking?
Hawking was directed by Philip Martin.
How long is Hawking?
Hawking has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Hawking released?
Hawking was released on December 10, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hawking?
The main cast of Hawking includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Peter Firth, Tom Ward, Lisa Dillon, John Sessions.
Is Hawking worth watching?
Hawking has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 156 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.