Hook

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Hook

PG

Released Dec 11, 1991

2h 24m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Adventure

Comedy

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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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Michael M

Truly amazing film!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/08/25

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Derrynger N

A great end to a story with excellent actors. Reaffirming the importance of family and imagination. Loved it when I was younger still love it today

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/02/25

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James E

I cannot understand why this has such low ratings, it amazing and so sweet. If it feels too sentimental, that’s because it perfectly captures the sentiment of Peter Pan in its corny glory. All of the child actors, Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman are absolutely amazing.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/02/25

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Audience Member

It's a classic 90's movie that still holds up today. Robin Williams plays an amazing Peter Pan. The movie is about not acting too serious and you need to keep a child like part of you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/27/25

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Joe F

It blows my mind how bitter critics were about this movie. Incredible set design. A fantastic performance by Robin for children and Parents alike. Dustin Hoffman couldn't have been a better Captain Hook, there has yet to be a captain hook that could compare. Bob Hoskins somehow a loveable dirt bag Smee. The Neverland depicted in this film was a place I dreamed of visiting every time I watched it and still thought about long after, also always made me crave a hotdog. The feast and food scenes are so much fun and beautiful. Hooks ship is beautiful. Just incredible to think it has a 29%, I love film and can be somewhat picky but this has been one of my favorites since I was a child and will always be. Please, give it a try. You won't be disappointed!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/21/25

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Shaun R

The kids like it, I don’t. I’ll meet in the middle and give it 2 stars. The setting and kids just make it all a little nauseating.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/03/25

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Steven Spielberg

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Captain James S. Hook

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Julia Roberts

Tinkerbell

Bob Hoskins

Smee, Captain Hook's Servant

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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 - 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, Comedy
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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