Hawking

Hawking

A remarkable man. A remarkable story.

Directed by Stephen Finnigan

Produced by Channel 4 Television

201386 min7.6 / 10

An intimate biographical portrait of Stephen Hawking that balances his towering intellectual legacy with the personal struggles and relationships that defined his remarkable life.

The extraordinary story of the planet’s most famous contemporary scientist, told in his own words and by those closest to him. Made with unique access to Hawking’s private life, this is an intimate and moving journey into Stephen's world, both past and present.

Questions people ask

  • Is Hawking violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Hawking scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Hawking easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Hawking sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does Hawking end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

76/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity83

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise56

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love90

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Hawking

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Hawking

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Hawking, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Hawking, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Hawking, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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