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Hocus Pocus

1993·Movie
1h 36min·PG
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic437.0Rotten Tomatoes42%72%
IMDb6.9Metacritic437.0Rotten Tomatoes42%72%

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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Scary and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Nostalgic and awe-inspiring

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia10
  • Wonder9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Fantasy and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability10
  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout score and editing

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

It's just a bunch of Hocus Pocus.

After 300 years of slumber, three sister witches are accidentally resurrected in Salem on Halloween night, and it is up to three kids and their newfound feline friend to put an end to the witches' reign of terror once and for all.
Definitive Halloween ClassicBittersweet NostalgiaIconic Villain PerformanceMagical RealismWhimsical Horror-ComedyMemorable ScoreFamily-Friendly SpookyHigh Rewatch ValueTimeless Appeal

Crew

Directed by:
Kenny Ortega, Pamela Alch, Ellen H. Schwartz
Written by:
Mick Garris, Mick Garris, David Kirschner
Produced by:
Mick Garris, David Kirschner, Mary Hidalgo
Composed by:
John Debney, Doc Kane, Mel Metcalfe

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Questions about Hocus Pocus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hocus Pocus legally?

Disney+

Hocus Pocus is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hocus Pocus worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hocus Pocus rated?

PGDisturbing imageryViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery and violence.

How long is Hocus Pocus?

1 h 36 min

Hocus Pocus runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hocus Pocus?

Critics43
Audiences70

Not quite. Audiences rate Hocus Pocus higher (70) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Hocus Pocus a box office hit?

Budget$28 million
Box office$52 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $28 million to make and earned $52 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is Hocus Pocus in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hocus Pocus?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hocus Pocus in 83 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hocus Pocus use?

Solitary SorceressColour-Coded for Your ConvenienceImmortality SeekerBig EaterTransformation Discretion ShotNot-So-Harmless VillainFiery RedheadLarge HamGosh Dang It to Heck!Functional MagicBreak Out the Museum PieceGenki Girland 264 more

TV Tropes lists 276 storytelling tropes for Hocus Pocus, including Solitary Sorceress, Colour-Coded for Your Convenience, Immortality Seeker.