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Play trailer 1:33 Poster for Hancock PG-13 Released Jul 2, 2008 1h 32m Action Comedy Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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A scruffy superhero named Hancock (Will Smith) protects the citizens of Los Angeles but leaves horrendous collateral damage in the wake of every well-intentioned feat. That's OK with Hancock; he doesn't care what people think and is just as likely to be found dozing on a park bench as saving a damsel in distress. However, after saving the life of a PR executive (Jason Bateman) and meeting the man's beautiful wife (Charlize Theron), he realizes that he may have a sensitive side after all.
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Though it begins with promise, Hancock suffers from a flimsy narrative and poor execution.

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Namrata Joshi Outlook Some melodrama and a superwoman later, it loses steam. Rated: 2/4 Jan 30, 2019 Full Review Dave Calhoun Time Out Rated: 2/5 Nov 16, 2011 Full Review Ben Kenigsberg Time Out Rated: 2/5 Nov 16, 2011 Full Review Akos Peterbencze The Screen Even though toned and watered down heavily, Hancock’s first hour (the uncut version) still conveys most of the character’s core, and the struggles he faces as a barely tolerated superhero in the streets of Los Angeles. Aug 20, 2023 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins It's the lack of real, substantial solutions for an outlandish fantasy tale that prevents this film from being as extraordinary as Hancock himself. Rated: 6/10 Nov 28, 2020 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Silly? Sure. However, when Smith's not trying to win Oscars he's practically perfected the art of selling silliness at the box-office. Rated: 1.5/4.0 Sep 10, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Daniel N Not sure why this bombed so badly. I thought this was easily one of Will Smiths best movies. Hey played the disgruntled superhero perfectly and the chemistry he had with Jason Bateman and Charlize Theron was fantastic. Great writing and a great mix of comedy, drama and action. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/23/25 Full Review Jacopo D Mi dispiace tanto per questo film. Inizialmente era davvero promettente, esilarante e interessante ma poi quando entra in gioco la super donna, la roba delle coppie immortali e bla, bla e bla... Il film fa patatrac Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 04/06/25 Full Review Fil S Interesting but no so good at total. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/25/25 Full Review UNiTE L I think the ending was meh Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/16/25 Full Review rashid W This film need a follow up.. Looking back at all the rubbish films we have seen recently at least this was decent. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/25 Full Review Mark F I saw it years ago and liked it, so decided to watch it again to pass some time. The effects look quite dated now but it still has some entertaining and funny moments. The first half of the movie is when it works best, then it loses its way and manages to get both silly and serious at the same time. The central idea is a good one though and Hancock deserved a sequel. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/09/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Peter Berg

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Will Smith

John Hancock

Charlize Theron

Mary Embrey

Jason Bateman

Ray Embrey

Eddie Marsan

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Jae Head

Aaron

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A would-be thief (Aaron Toney) is confronted by Will Smith (left), who stars as Hancock, a disgruntled, conflicted, sarcastic, and misunderstood superhero in "Hancock." When Hancock (Will Smith, above), saves the life of a PR exec, he tries to return the favor by cleaning up the disgruntled superhero's public image, despite the fact that his wife, Mary (Charlize Theron, below) thinks that Hancock is a lost cause in "Hancock." When disgruntled superhero Hancock (Will Smith, left) saves the life of PR exec Ray Embrey (Jason Bateman, right), Ray tries to clean up Hancock's image in Columbia Pictures' Hancock. Charlize Theron (pictured) stars as Mary, Ray's wife, who thinks that Hancock is a lost cause in Columbia Pictures' Hancock. Will Smith (pictured) stars as Hancock, a disgruntled, conflicted, sarcastic, and misunderstood superhero whose well-intentioned heroics might get the job done and save countless lives, but always seem to leave jaw-dropping damage in their wake, in "Hancock." Hancock (Will Smith, right) saves the life of an injured female cop (Liz Wicker, left) - using her battered cruiser as a shield - before taking out a gang of heavily armed bank robbers in Columbia Pictures' Hancock. When disgruntled superhero Hancock (Will Smith, left) saves the life of PR exec Ray Embrey (Jason Bateman, center right), Ray takes Hancock home to meet the family - wife Mary (Charlize Theron, center left) and son Aaron (Jae Head, right) - in "Hancock." Will Smith (pictured) stars as Hancock, a disgruntled, conflicted, sarcastic, and misunderstood superhero whose well-intentioned heroics might get the job done and save countless lives, but always seem to leave jaw-dropping damage in their wake, in "Hancock." Will Smith (pictured) stars as Hancock, a disgruntled, conflicted, sarcastic, and misunderstood superhero whose well-intentioned heroics might get the job done and save countless lives, but always seem to leave jaw-dropping damage in their wake, in "Hancock." Hancock (Will Smith, left) is aware that everyone - including young Michel (Daeg Faerch, right) - thinks he's a jerk in Columbia Pictures' Hancock. View more photos

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Synopsis A scruffy superhero named Hancock (Will Smith) protects the citizens of Los Angeles but leaves horrendous collateral damage in the wake of every well-intentioned feat. That's OK with Hancock; he doesn't care what people think and is just as likely to be found dozing on a park bench as saving a damsel in distress. However, after saving the life of a PR executive (Jason Bateman) and meeting the man's beautiful wife (Charlize Theron), he realizes that he may have a sensitive side after all.
Director
Peter Berg
Producer
Akiva Goldsman, Michael Mann, Will Smith, James Lassiter
Screenwriter
Vy Vincent Ngo, Vince Gilligan
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
Weed Road Pictures, Blue Light, Overbrook Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Language|Intense Sci-Fi Action/Violence)
Genre
Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 2, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$227.9M
Runtime
1h 32m
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