Hawking
“The story of the search for the beginning of time.”
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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How to Pickup Using the Theory of Relativity!
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-04-26
Top Cast
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Benedict Cumberbatch
Stephen Hawking
Peter Firth
Sir Fred Hoyle
Tom Ward
Roger Penrose
Lisa Dillon
Jane Wilde
John Sessions
Dennis Sciama
Phoebe Nicholls
Isobel Hawking
Michael Brandon
Arno Penzias
Tom Hodgkins
Robert Wilson
Alice Eve
Martha Guthrie
Adam Godley
Frank Hawking
Matthew Marsh
Dr. John Holloway
Anastasia Hille
Nurse Susan McClean
Christian Rubeck
Reporter
Bertie Carvel
George Ellis
Carolina Giammetta
Lidia Sciama
Sebastian Armesto
Robert Silkin
Rohan Siva
Jayant Narlikar
Deirdre Costello
Barmaid
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 4, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Martin
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Moffat
- Original Score
- Murray Gold
- Original Title
- Hawking
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Martin
Peter Moffat
Murray Gold
Julian Court
Trevor Waite
Jessica Pope, John Lynch, Laura Mackie
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Martin
Director
Julian Court
Director of Photography
Murray Gold
Original Music Composer
Jessica Pope
Producer
Trevor Waite
Editor
Joanna Eatwell
Costume Design
Donal Woods
Production Design
Peter Moffat
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hawking
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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 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.
Who directed Hawking?
Hawking was directed by Philip Martin.
Who stars in Hawking?
The principal cast of Hawking includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Peter Firth, Tom Ward, Lisa Dillon, John Sessions.
When was Hawking released and how long is it?
Hawking was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Hawking?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hawking was composed by Murray Gold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hawking?
Hawking holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).