The Hunchback of Notre Dame

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame

G

1996

1h 26m

Kids & Family

Drama

Animation

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An animated Disney adventure follows disfigured Quasimodo (Tom Hulce), the bell-ringer of Notre Dame Cathedral, who bides his time locked away in a tower. With only gargoyles to keep him company, Quasimodo longs to be with other people, leading to his chance encounter with the enchanting Gypsy Esmeralda (Demi Moore). When the beautiful young woman catches the attention of Quasimodo's guardian, sinister Frollo (Tony Jay), Quasimodo must help to keep her out of his clutches.

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Critics Consensus

Disney's take on the Victor Hugo classic is dramatically uneven, but its strong visuals, dark themes, and message of tolerance make for a more-sophisticated-than-average children's film.

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Jay Boyar

Orlando Sentinel

12/18/2024

5/5

If the Disney team had set out to craft a cartoon response to the ongoing attacks against the company by socially conservative critics, it could not have come up with a more devastating one than its new animated feature.

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Jeff Strickler

Minneapolis Star Tribune

12/18/2024

4.5/5

The Hunchback of Notre Dame offers a pleasant surprise for people who were wondering how the studio could make a story about suffering and bigotry into a fun family film.

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Jami Bernard

New York Daily News

12/18/2024

4/4

It's not what Victor Hugo had in mind, yet it works magnificently.

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Malcolm Johnson

Hartford Courant

12/18/2024

3.5/4

In its teeming, riotous crowd scenes, its awe-inspiring views of the streets and spires of medieval Paris, its astonishing animation in fights and dances and its spellbinding storytelling, The Hunchback of Notre Dame adds up to a miracle of animation.

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Steve Persall

Tampa Bay Times

12/18/2024

A

This is often a stunning, even groundbreaking, piece of work that can only be compared to Beauty and the Beast with its breathtaking detail and atmospheric shadows and light.

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Jeffrey Westhoff

Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

12/18/2024

3.5/4

Disney's most powerful animated film since Bambi. Add a dose of the dash and sass that made Aladdin soar and you have a film that 20 years from now should be considered an authentic masterpiece.

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Kymber H.

@SandlotLover17 14h

One of Disneys more overlooked 90’s movies that is full of scenes that will make you laugh, cry, and sit on the edge of your seat! A beautiful love story between a man with a hunchback and a pretty Gypsy lady.

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Kevin P

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Such an emotionally powerful visual spectacle that could never be made again. Quasimodo is such a sympathetic and compelling character longing for human connection. Frollo is an amazing villain and easily Disney's clueless villain ever put to film. He's voiced wonderfully by Tony Jay and he gets the most intense Dianey Villain song ever with Hellfire. Esmerelda is a compelling rebellious character and she showcases how terrifying it is to be the object of lust from a higher authority figure like Frollo. The Gargoyles are annoying comic relief and the entire movie's comedy really clashes with the tone. I loved the Patrick Star voice cameo from Bill Fagerbakke. I adore the gorgeous artwork of Notre Dame and the epic gothic choir soundtrack. They give the movie such an epic grand scale that is truly mesmerizing to watch. I love the epic and dark opening with the bells of Notre Dame. The climax is exhilarating, and the film ends on a mature note about acceptance and moving on.

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Zane C

@Rawsome 6d

This Is Honestly my Favorite Disney Film, While It Doesn't Shy Any From It's Dark Themes It Still has a Lot of Heart In It much other Disney Classics.

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Miguel C

@Miguel3110 Dec 11

O Corcunda de Notre Dame é um pouco cansativo às vezes, mas tem seu charme, história muito bem-escrita, personagens ótimos e vilão perfeito (Frollo).

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Sarah S.

@Braxton188 Dec 5

Voyerism lands this protagonist in some hot water.

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Emily H.

@Pretzemilia Oct 21

Disney firing on all cylinders with music, characterization, and animation. Some tonal inconsistency between serious themes and humor and lack of subtlety to improve appeal for children, to the overall detriment to the film.

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Synopsis

An animated Disney adventure follows disfigured Quasimodo (Tom Hulce), the bell-ringer of Notre Dame Cathedral, who bides his time locked away in a tower. With only gargoyles to keep him company, Quasimodo longs to be with other people, leading to his chance encounter with the enchanting Gypsy Esmeralda (Demi Moore). When the beautiful young woman catches the attention of Quasimodo's guardian, sinister Frollo (Tony Jay), Quasimodo must help to keep her out of his clutches.

Director: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise
Producer: Ray Conli, Don Hahn
Screenwriter: Irene Mecchi, Tab Murphy, Bob Tzudiker, Jonathan Roberts, Noni White
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Drama, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 21, 1996, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $100.1M
Runtime: 1h 26m
Sound Mix: Surround

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