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Hugo

Play trailer 1:50 Poster for Hugo PG Released Nov 23, 2011 2h 6m Adventure Fantasy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Orphaned and alone except for an uncle, Hugo Cabret (Asa Butterfield) lives in the walls of a train station in 1930s Paris. Hugo's job is to oil and maintain the station's clocks, but to him, his more important task is to protect a broken automaton and notebook left to him by his late father (Jude Law). Accompanied by the goddaughter (Chloë Grace Moretz) of an embittered toy merchant (Ben Kingsley), Hugo embarks on a quest to solve the mystery of the automaton and find a place he can call home.
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Hugo is an extravagant, elegant fantasy with an innocence lacking in many modern kids' movies, and one that emanates an unabashed love for the magic of cinema.

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Deborah Ross The Spectator The first thing to say... is that it is a visual wonder... But the second thing to say is nothing else is as exciting as the look of it and if there is a third thing it is this: Hugo himself is rather boringly bland and I didn't much care for him. Aug 31, 2018 Full Review Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com It is a miraculous achievement that, during this home stretch, engages on levels and in ways few other films can admit to, and as such makes a decided case to be considered as one of the year's finest achievements. Rated: 3.5/4 Jan 27, 2012 Full Review Christy Lemire Associated Press Being a hardcore cinephile (like Scorsese) might add a layer of enjoyment, but it certainly isn't a prerequisite for walking in the door. A sense of wonder, however, is. Jan 3, 2012 Full Review Kathy Fennessy Video Librarian Magazine Though it didn't exactly storm the box office, it's truly one of the finest family films ever made. Rated: 4/5 Mar 27, 2025 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Watch Hugo and you will see an aficionado of old films and cinema history making a movie that has a soft spot for just that. Rated: 4/5 Oct 18, 2024 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Befitting such an impassioned tribute to the glories of early cinema and the creators of yesteryear wonders, it is a cinematic playground of technique and color and imagination, as well as an affectionate childhood adventure. Oct 6, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Gareth v A beautifully crafted, tender adventure that doubles as a celebration of film history. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/10/25 Full Review Mate P Hugo is about so many different things, while looking gorgeous at all times. In the beginning I thought this movie would be an Oliver Twist kind of story. Then as it went it shifted into an underdog success story, but by the end it became a tale about cinema and forgotten heroes. This is called Absolute Cinema. On the other hand this is a story for children, so I didn't enjoy it as much as I would've 6-7 years ago. The dialogues are pretty good, there are some really funny moments too as well as tense ones. The directing is obviously amazing with this fairy tale-like (Spielbergy) cinematography. The editing is gorgeous and the pacing is good. The production design is amazing, but looking back this movie could've used even more practicality, because some of the CGI shots didn't age well. The casting in hindsight is absolutely incredible. Ben Kingsley's performance was my absolute favourite and when I think of him now I always want to say Trevor Slattery :) Hugo is probably a little overrated by the critics and The Academy, but on the other hand people underrate it very much. It's Absolute Cinema. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/28/25 Full Review Audience Member A truly entertaining and emotional rewarding movie! I kept thinking about the movie for days even months. Me and my family were really moved by this film and it also holds a special place in my heart. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/06/25 Full Review Barbie : I was about 11 months old when this movie came out, and it was the only movie that, as a baby, I didn’t cry at all throughout! 5/5 safe to being your kids to see! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/03/25 Full Review Alexsander F The film is beautiful and so sensitive! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/16/25 Full Review Will G A great movie about France. The actors did a nice job. Scorsese is a fantastic director. It was about a train station and George Melies movies. Sacha Baron Cohen was funny. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/22/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Martin Scorsese

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Ben Kingsley

Papa Georges

Sacha Baron Cohen

Station Inspector

Asa Butterfield

Hugo Cabret

Chloë Grace Moretz

Isabelle

Ray Winstone

Uncle Claude

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Chloë Grace Moretz as Isabelle and Asa Butterfield as Hugo Cabret in "Hugo." Chloe Grace Moretz as Isabelle and Asa Butterfield as Hugo Cabret in "Hugo." (L-R) Asa Butterfield as Hugo Cabret and Jude Law in "Hugo." (L-R) Asa Butterfield as Hugo Cabret and Ben Kingsley as Georges in "Hugo." Chloe Grace Moretz as Isabelle in "Hugo." Asa Butterfield as Hugo Cabret and Chloe Grace Moretz as Isabelle in "Hugo." Asa Butterfield as Hugo Cabret in "Hugo." Asa Butterfield as Hugo Cabret and Chloe Grace Moretz as Isabelle in "Hugo." Asa Butterfield as Hugo Cabret in "Hugo." (L-R) Christopher Lee as Monsieur Labisse and Asa Butterfield as Hugo Cabret in "Hugo." View more photos

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Synopsis Orphaned and alone except for an uncle, Hugo Cabret (Asa Butterfield) lives in the walls of a train station in 1930s Paris. Hugo's job is to oil and maintain the station's clocks, but to him, his more important task is to protect a broken automaton and notebook left to him by his late father (Jude Law). Accompanied by the goddaughter (Chloë Grace Moretz) of an embittered toy merchant (Ben Kingsley), Hugo embarks on a quest to solve the mystery of the automaton and find a place he can call home.
Director
Martin Scorsese
Producer
Graham King, Tim Headington, Martin Scorsese, Johnny Depp
Screenwriter
John Logan
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
GK Films
Rating
PG (Smoking|Mild Thematic Material|Some Action/Peril)
Genre
Adventure, Fantasy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 23, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 6, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$73.8M
Runtime
2h 6m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital
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