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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Rakesh S

This film lacks in many factors. First of all the story is so generic and bland, the characters in this film are tedious and boring and the acting isn't great either, the visuals are terrible and i can barely make anything out in this movie, the audio feels like its going to pierce my ears and the final ending was so bad and stupid it really felt like the entire threat the whole time was just a measly side quest. Overall it was not a good movie and I strongly recommend not watching it.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/25

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Lukas G

Still one of the greats. Loved it at 8 when I saw it in theaters and still love it now at 41. Just shows critics know absolutely nothing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/09/25

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Tony K

It looked nice but I thought it felt like Robin William's did not want be there as his acting was definitely not in it. I don't no why his timing was delayed several times in reacting to other actors and it blew the scenes. They tried way too hard every thing was way over the top and very silly, I had high but was very disappointed. TJK

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/02/25

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thiago s

Filme ruim, o roteiro é fraco, o filme tem uma história ruim, juntando Peter pan e coisas de piratas, esse filme tem uma aventura fraca que tem cenas ruins tipo a cena que os piratas jogam beisebol, mesmo com o robin Willians o filme não foi bom, eu não recomendo esse filme.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/26/25

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Sadie M

This movie is perfect and I don't understand how so many people dislike it. Thankfully, the lowest scores seem to mainly have come from professional film critics whom most of us understand are so nitpick-y that they've lost the ability to just enjoy movies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/25

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Alyssa P

One of my favorite movies and in my opinion, a perfect film. Comedy, drama, heartbreak, family, loyalty, love, action and the best part, the score.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/11/25

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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

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Hook: Official Clip - The End of Hook

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Hook: Official Clip - Peter Confronts Hook

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Hook: Official Clip - There You Are, Peter!

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Hook: Official Clip - Food Fight!

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Hook: Official Clip - Peter Becomes Pan

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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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