Hocus Pocus

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Hocus Pocus

PG

1993

1h 35m

Kids & Family

Holiday

Comedy

Fantasy

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For 30 years the Sanderson Sisters have been casting spells, now see them back on the big screen for a limited time as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Hocus Pocus! Conjured up by some unsuspecting pranksters, a tricky trio of 300-year-old witches set out to cast a spell on the town and reclaim their youth. But first, they must get their act together and outwit three kids and a talking cat.

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Critics Consensus

Harmlessly hokey yet never much more than mediocre, Hocus Pocus is a muddled family-friendly effort that fails to live up to the talents of its impressive cast.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

09/27/2023

3/5

It is an enjoyable watch and a decent bit of entertainment, although maybe it functions better as a small-screen discovery for its devoted fanbase.

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Susan Wloszczyna

USA Today

09/29/2022

Yes, it's the old teens-warn-the-townfolk-but-no-one-believes-them trick. This time, it's not quite a treat.

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Duane Byrge

The Hollywood Reporter

07/16/2019

It's a veritable bagful of box office treats.

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Josh Larsen

LarsenOnFilm

Nov 1

2/4

I have to admire anything that tries to play in the same sandbox as Beetlejuice and The Nightmare Before Christmas...

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Adrienne Tyler

Screen Rant

10/25/2024

6/10

Hocus Pocus brings together comedy and spookiness thanks to the Sanderson Sisters, but forgets its target audience from time to time.

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Eve Tushnet

Patheos

08/21/2023

Hocus Pocus walks a fine line, where we get to enjoy witchy glee but also feel real emotions about their victims.

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Oct 18

I love this movie!!!

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11/01/2024

Nostalgia adds to this but I enjoyed it. Used to watch it over and over because my siblings loved it when we were kids. Was great to see it in a theater for the first time. Definitely brought back memories

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10/29/2024

Absolutely love this movie!

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10/28/2024

Love it. Got to take my kids to see it in theaters. Just as good now as it was back the.

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10/27/2024

Always been one of my favorite movies

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10/24/2024

Bringing back the originals to the big screen is amazing!! Loved every minute there with my family.

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Winifred 'Winnie' Sanderson

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Sanderson

Kathy Najimy

Mary Sanderson

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Synopsis

For 30 years the Sanderson Sisters have been casting spells, now see them back on the big screen for a limited time as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Hocus Pocus! Conjured up by some unsuspecting pranksters, a tricky trio of 300-year-old witches set out to cast a spell on the town and reclaim their youth. But first, they must get their act together and outwit three kids and a talking cat.

Director: Kenny Ortega
Producer: David Kirschner, Steven Haft
Screenwriter: Mick Garris, Neil Cuthbert
Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family, Holiday, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 16, 1993, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Oct 18, 2024
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.7M
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Surround

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