Hawking
2004, English. Directed by Philip Martin.
The story of the search for the beginning of time.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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7.1/10 from 165 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Philip MartinDirector
- Benedict CumberbatchStephen Hawking
- Peter FirthSir Fred Hoyle
- Tom WardRoger Penrose
- Lisa DillonJane Wilde
- John SessionsDennis Sciama
- Phoebe NichollsIsobel Hawking
- Michael BrandonArno Penzias
- Tom HodgkinsRobert Wilson
- Alice EveMartha Guthrie
- Adam GodleyFrank Hawking
- Matthew MarshDr. John Holloway
- Anastasia HilleNurse Susan McClean
Details
- Released
- 10 December 2004
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Peter Moffat
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Hawking: quick answers
Is Hawking worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 165 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hawking?
Hawking runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Hawking have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hawking. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hawking parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Hawking yet.
Which OTT platform is Hawking on?
Hawking isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hawking?
If you liked Hawking, try The Christmas Shoes, Hello Sister, Goodbye Life, Seeds of Yesterday.
Who directed Hawking?
Hawking (2004) was directed by Philip Martin and stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Peter Firth, Tom Ward.