Hook

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Hook

PG

Released Dec 11, 1991

2h 24m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Adventure

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When his young children are abducted by his old nemesis, Capt. Hook (Dustin Hoffman), middle-aged lawyer Peter Banning (Robin Williams) returns to his magical origins as Peter Pan. Peter must revisit a foggy past in which he abandoned Neverland for family life, leaving Tinkerbell (Julia Roberts) and the Lost Boys to fend for themselves. Given their bitterness toward Peter for growing up -- and their allegiance to their new leader, Rufio -- the old gang may not be happy to see him.

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Critics Consensus

The look of Hook is lively indeed but Steven Spielberg directs on autopilot here, giving in too quickly to his sentimental, syrupy qualities.

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

A woefully uneven retelling of the ''Peter Pan'' story.

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 26, 2019

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Kenneth Turan

Los Angeles Times

For very much like Peter, it has clearly gotten harder for this director to break free of the lure of material things and believe in simple magic.

Mar 26, 2019

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Tribune

''Hook'' never sets sail.

Rated: 2/4

Mar 25, 2019

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

This Peter Pan... never learns how to fly. [Full review in Spanish]

Jan 24, 2023

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Hook, featuring a grown-up version of the legendary Peter Pan facing off against the captain, offers a nostalgic trip full of adventure.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 11, 2020

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Germain Lussier

io9.com

While Hook successfully transitions between tones, and the Neverland sequences are gorgeous, the movie gets a bit bloated in its second act.

Mar 23, 2020

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This movie is a classic masterpiece of a film. Y’all need to change your reviews on Robin Williams movie because yall probably suck at life and are a bunch of miserable old fat losers. This movie was my childhood movie and it’s the absolute because action of Peter Pan saving his children from HOOK. If you give movie a bad rating your mom has cancers and so will you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/15/24

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Audience Member

A masterpiece, probably my fave movie from my childhood, don't listen to the sad and boring critics that think the only good movie made is citizen kane and casablanca lol pretensious copycats is all they are haha writing this review as I was apalled by hook's rating! Robin williams and dustin hoffman we're outstanding in this movie,shot beautifully..just watch it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/09/24

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Julian S

Some moments soar, others fall flat. But Hoffman dazzles as Captain James Hook, delivering a wickedly sharp, darkly comic, and subtly queer performance—arguably his finest.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/07/24

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Ryland C

One of Steven Spielbergs most annoying movies ever.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/05/24

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Tempest M

One of my favorite movies from my childhood. Hook has deeper themes for adults about the importance of spending time with your family and not forgetting the childlike part of our hearts. It also has beautiful visuals and adventure that kids will love. An absolute classic and a joy to watch every time. Robin Williams never disappoints with his humor and heartfelt performances.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/29/24

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Evan H

Literally, the worst performance by critics I have ever seen. The movie, and it's audience, is more important than your esteem. It's a kids movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/24/24

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Steven Spielberg

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Dustin Hoffman

Captain James S. Hook

Robin Williams

Peter Banning

Julia Roberts

Tinkerbell

Bob Hoskins

Smee, Captain Hook's Servant

Maggie Smith

Granny Wendy

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Synopsis

When his young children are abducted by his old nemesis, Capt. Hook (Dustin Hoffman), middle-aged lawyer Peter Banning (Robin Williams) returns to his magical origins as Peter Pan. Peter must revisit a foggy past in which he abandoned Neverland for family life, leaving Tinkerbell (Julia Roberts) and the Lost Boys to fend for themselves. Given their bitterness toward Peter for growing up -- and their allegiance to their new leader, Rufio -- the old gang may not be happy to see him.

Director: Steven Spielberg
Producer: Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Gerald R. Molen
Screenwriter: James V. Hart, Malia Scotch Marmo
Distributor: TriStar Pictures
Production Co: TriStar Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 11, 1991, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $116.3M
Runtime: 2h 24m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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