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Hook

  • 1991
  • PG
  • 2h 22m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
284K
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Dustin Hoffman, Julia Roberts, Robin Williams, Bob Hoskins, Dante Basco, David Crosby, Robert Amico, Jasen Fisher, Stephanie Furst, Raushan Hammond, James Madio, Regina Russell Banali, Alex Zuckerman, and Paul Babb in Hook (1991)
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Fairy TaleParodySwashbucklerAdventureComedyFamilyFantasy

When Captain James Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy.When Captain James Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy.When Captain James Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy.

  • Director
    • Steven Spielberg
  • Writers
    • J.M. Barrie
    • James V. Hart
    • Nick Castle
  • Stars
    • Dustin Hoffman
    • Robin Williams
    • Julia Roberts
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    284K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    592
    393
    • Director
      • Steven Spielberg
    • Writers
      • J.M. Barrie
      • James V. Hart
      • Nick Castle
    • Stars
      • Dustin Hoffman
      • Robin Williams
      • Julia Roberts
    • 511User reviews
    • 68Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 5 Oscars
      • 6 wins & 24 nominations total

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    Dustin Hoffman
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    • Captain Hook
    Robin Williams
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    • Peter Banning…
    Julia Roberts
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    • Tinkerbell
    Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins
    • Smee
    Maggie Smith
    Maggie Smith
    • Granny Wendy
    Caroline Goodall
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    • Moira
    Charlie Korsmo
    Charlie Korsmo
    • Jack
    Amber Scott
    Amber Scott
    • Maggie
    Laurel Cronin
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    • Liza
    Phil Collins
    Phil Collins
    • Inspector Good
    Arthur Malet
    Arthur Malet
    • Tootles
    Isaiah Robinson
    Isaiah Robinson
    • Pockets
    Jasen Fisher
    Jasen Fisher
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    Dante Basco
    • Rufio
    Raushan Hammond
    Raushan Hammond
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    James Madio
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      • Steven Spielberg
    • Writers
      • J.M. Barrie
      • James V. Hart
      • Nick Castle
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    User reviews511

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    10JoejoeSalamone

    I love this movie.

    I try to make it a point to watch this movie at least once a year, or when I feel myself getting too cynical. This is because if you are looking for fun movie that really does pull at the kid inside you, then this is definitely it.

    Robin Williams is just the right kind of goofy for my tastes, and makes an excellent Pan. Captain Hook was perfectly fit by Dustin Hoffman. I could have done without Julia Roberts as Tink. Actually, I can do without Julia Roberts all together. But Bob Hoskins made a great Smee. (I like to watch this and Who Framed Roger Rabbit, back-to-back) Anyways, I watch this movie once a year because the message of the movie, and the reason people watch it, warrants that. A movie where the message is to never lose sight of your inner child. Imagination. Belief in magical creatures. Sword fighting with pirates. All of these things that I'm sure you did as a child, as I did.

    As far as I'm concerned, all of the people who have written bad reviews for this movie, saying things like "The characters weren't believable", and "Spielberg tried to answer a question that didn't need an answer" have lost sight of the kid in themselves, have become pirates, and should have their hands fed to crocodiles. It's a movie. A family movie. One that needs to appeal to both children and adults, which is a difficult task, to be successful. And I believe that this movie succeeds at that very well.
    9bkoganbing

    Pan Is Back

    Purportedly Steven Spielberg is not happy with the end product of Hook. I'm at a loss to know why because I think it's an absolutely charming fantasy, using his own peculiar take on the Peter Pan story and extending it.

    Robin Williams as Peter Banning is a hard driving lawyer with a wife and two children Caroline Goodall, Charlie Korsmo and Amber Scott respectively. He was an orphan kid who married the granddaughter of Wendy Darling who was Sir James M. Barrie's inspiration for the Peter Pan tale.

    But it's all real, Robin Williams doesn't know he's Peter Pan who left Never Never Land for reasons you'll discover in the film. But he left one nasty enemy there in Captain Hook and Hook captures his children to lure him back to Never Never Land where Hook can take vengeance upon him.

    Spielberg got some great performances out of his cast which also includes Julia Roberts as the elfin Tinkerbell and Maggie Smith as the aged Wendy. But stealing the film completely in one bravura performance is Dustin Hoffman.

    Captain Hook is one of those fabulous roles where the actor can just feast on the scenery and can just go to town with it. It's a role that it is impossible to overact in. I doubt if Dustin Hoffman ever enjoyed himself more in making a film.

    Hook got five Oscar nominations in the technical categories, but sad to say did not win anything in 1991. I'm surprised that one of Arnold Schwarzenegger's Terminator films beat Hook out for Best Visual Effects, this one is clearly superior in that department if anything.

    Robin Williams has his innings as well, trying to remember his past as Peter Pan and get back into Pan like behavior to defeat Captain Hook. As to why he left Never Never Land in the first place. Let's just say he took one too many trips outside his domain and something happened to him that happens to all young men at some point.

    Hook is a great piece of family entertainment from Steven Spielberg and Dustin Hoffman's fans will really enjoy it.
    9georgie-bradley

    Brings Back Childhood Memories!

    Right, I can understand that Spielberg's previous achievements had set the bar really high, but by no means does this make 'Hook' a flop. The story is what is so appealing to a young audience and a mature audience for that matter. The sensitive undertones of such a celebrated story spark much joy and heartfelt moments. The 'what if' factor of the whole story is really adventurous, and the fact that this story stems from the original is brilliant. Its a story of love,family and identity. All three elements resonate with a lot of audiences. From a visual standpoint Spielberg triumphs again! And i don't understand why people beg to differ! For the purpose of entertaining young audiences, it fulfills the intention and more. I must say however, the film owes 50% of its credit to John Williams. His absolutely stunning score supports the story's tenderness. The flying sequence is so thrilling that it literally makes me get up and want to levitate!

    The performances are equally stunning and convincing, Robin Williams encompasses both his comedic and dramatic skills towards a full blooded performance. Dustin Hoffman and Bob Hoskins are superb....really really astonishing.

    This film has to be one of Spielberg's most overlooked and underrated films of all time. It holds so much promise and warmth that every time I sit back and soak up the high-flying adventure it sends shivers down my spine. I recently watched it after so many years of it lost in my memory that I felt like I had visited a historical landmark..its placed within a treasured set of memories on my part.

    I cant express how moving this film is, its just enthralling in every sense of the word..the construction of the story is very clever and realistic - from a child's point of view.

    Really guys hold the cynicism and unlock you imaginations and appreciate this work of cinematic art.
    10cricketbat

    Watching it as an adult has given me a whole new perspective

    Hook is another childhood favorite that still holds up well today. It runs a little long and there are some missteps (e.g. Julia Roberts as Tinkerbell), but it really does appeal to the child in me. And watching it as an adult has given me a whole new perspective on Peter Banning - including his shortcomings, fears and joys as a father. Plus, who doesn't love the imaginary banquet scene? This is a fun movie.
    JimmyCinephile

    9/10 for Dustin Hoffman's performance alone.

    This is a fantastic classic movie of a classic fairy tale.

    The sets are amazing (none of this green screen crap!)

    The acting is fantastic. Dustin Hoffman, Maggie Smith, Robin Williams, and Charlie Korsmo do an especially good job.

    The adaptation is written very well. Instead of the boy who can't grow up, it's the man who's forgotten how to have fun, and be in the moment, like a child.

    The IMDb rating is way off. How the hell does Pitch Perfect, and rubbish like that do better? How? Because either this site is full of morons with no taste, or the world is, or more likely both...

    All negativeness aside, this is a great movie, if you haven't scene it, you're missing out.

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    • Trivia
      Bob Hoskins would alleviate stress on-set by singing various versions of the Lionel Richie hit "Hello" by including the lyrics "Hello? Is it Smee you're looking for?"
    • Goofs
      In the showdown between the Lost Boys and the pirates on the pirate ship, the sun is directly behind both of the two facing groups - there are two suns and three moons in Neverland.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Granny Wendy: So... your adventures are over.

      Peter Banning: Oh, no. To live... to live would be an awfully big adventure.

    • Crazy credits
      After Tootles flies away and the end credits start, one of the stars in the sky continues to glow. According to the Peter Pan stories, "The second star to the right and straight out till morning" is where NeverLand is located.
    • Alternate versions
      In the VHS release, there is a switch from pan and scan to widescreen in the final shot of the movie around the same time the end credits start.
    • Connections
      Edited into 5 Second Movies: Hook (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      We Don't Wanna Grow Up
      Music by John Williams

      Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse

      Sung by Jewel Newlander Hubbard, Francesca Serrano, Kevin Gasca, Andre Bollinger, Lauren Friedler-Gow, Bryce Armstrong, Margie Takeda, Alyson Healing, and Zoe Koehler

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    • Release date
      • December 11, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hook, El regreso del Capitán Garfio
    • Filming locations
      • Kaua'i, Hawaii, USA(Neverland exteriors)
    • Production companies
      • TriStar Pictures
      • Amblin Entertainment
      • Allied Stars Ltd.
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    • Budget
      • $70,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $119,654,823
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,522,535
      • Dec 15, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $300,854,823
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 22m(142 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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