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Hawking

Seen it?

2004 | 90 min | Drama, TV Movie

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    Generally positive reviews

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 39K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Philip Martin

  • 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