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Hawking

2013 · 86 min · Director: Stephen Finnigan

Hawking (2013) is a documentary, directed by Stephen Finnigan. It stars Stephen Hawking. It brings a real-life story to the screen. The 86-minute film holds an audience score of 7.6/10.

What Hawking Is About

Stephen Hawking tells his own story in his own voice. His youth at Oxford, the diagnosis of motor neurone disease at twenty-one, the two years he was given to live, the doctoral work, the research on black holes, A Brief History of Time selling around the world, and how daily life changed as the illness advanced. Those close to him, his students and his colleagues speak too. Stephen Finnigan's documentary was made with unusual access to Hawking's private life. It is less about the science than about how it remained possible to keep doing science at all. Hawking sits at the centre of the telling and never lets go of his humour.

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What is Hawking about?

Stephen Hawking tells his own story in his own voice. His youth at Oxford, the diagnosis of motor neurone disease at twenty-one, the two years he was given to live, the doctoral work, the research on black holes, A Brief History of Time selling around the world, and how daily life changed as the illness advanced.

Where can I watch Hawking?

Hawking isn't currently listed on major digital platforms. Availability can change over time. Check the "Where to Watch" section for the latest.

How long is Hawking?

Hawking runs for 86 minutes (1h 26m).

When did Hawking come out?

Hawking was released in 2013.

Who directed Hawking?

Hawking was directed by Stephen Finnigan.

Who stars in Hawking?

Hawking stars Stephen Hawking.

What is Hawking's rating?

Hawking holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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