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Hocus Pocus

1993Movie1 h 36 minPG

Comedy
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic437.0Rotten Tomatoes42%72%

A nostalgic, awe-inspiring fantasy movie about fantasy and family, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for big ideas, tears or brutality.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Definitive Halloween Classic
  • Bittersweet Nostalgia
  • Iconic Villain Performance
  • Magical Realism
  • Whimsical Horror-Comedy
  • Memorable Score
  • Family-Friendly Spooky
  • High Rewatch Value
  • Timeless Appeal

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Kenny Ortega
Written by
Mick Garris, David Kirschner, Neil Cuthbert
Produced by
David Kirschner, Steven Haft
Music by
John Debney

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Facts

July 16, 1993 · 1 h 36 min · PG

Released
July 16, 1993
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Violence
Genres
Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Budget
$28 million
Box office
$52 million
Available in
75 countries

Tropes

Solitary Sorceress, Colour-Coded for Your Convenience, Immortality Seeker +9

  • Solitary Sorceress
  • Colour-Coded for Your Convenience
  • Immortality Seeker
  • Big Eater
  • Transformation Discretion Shot
  • Not-So-Harmless Villain
  • Fiery Redhead
  • Large Ham
  • Gosh Dang It to Heck!
  • Functional Magic
  • Break Out the Museum Piece
  • Genki Girl

12 of 276 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Hocus Pocus?"

Questions about Hocus Pocus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hocus Pocus?

Disney+fuboTV

In the United States, Hocus Pocus streams on Disney+ and fuboTV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 61 other countries.

Is Hocus Pocus worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 43). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (43).

Is Hocus Pocus okay for kids?

PGDisturbing imageryViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for disturbing imagery and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Hocus Pocus make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Hocus Pocus?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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 tropes for it, including Solitary Sorceress, Colour-Coded for Your Convenience, and Immortality Seeker.