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Hawking

7.120041h 30mMovieDramaTV Movie

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…

DirectorPhilip Martin
WriterPeter Moffat
ProducersJohn Lynch·Jessica Pope

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Philip Martin

BCBenedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch
Stephen Hawking
PFPeter Firth
Peter Firth
Sir Fred Hoyle
TWTom Ward
Tom Ward
Roger Penrose
LDLisa Dillon
Lisa Dillon
Jane Wilde
JSJohn Sessions
John Sessions
Dennis Sciama
PNPhoebe Nicholls
Phoebe Nicholls
Isobel Hawking
MBMichael Brandon
Michael Brandon
Arno Penzias
THTom Hodgkins
Tom Hodgkins
Robert Wilson
AEAlice Eve
Alice Eve
Martha Guthrie
AGAdam Godley
Adam Godley
Frank Hawking
MMMatthew Marsh
Matthew Marsh
Dr. John Holloway
AHAnastasia Hille
Anastasia Hille
Nurse Susan McClean

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Hawking — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hawking?

Hawking isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Hawking on Netflix?

No, Hawking is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is Hawking on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Hawking isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Hawking for free?

Hawking isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is Hawking based on a true story?

Yes — Hawking is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).