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The Hunchback

1997Movie1 h 38 min

DramaRomance
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.1/5Rotten Tomatoes–33%
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.1/5Rotten Tomatoes–33%

Summary

Based on Victor Hugo's famed novel, the story of Quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer of Notre Dame, and his unrequited love for the gypsy girl, Esmeralda.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for laughs.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Peter Medak
Written by
Victor Hugo
Produced by
Stéphane Reichel
Music by
Edward Shearmur

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Facts

March 16, 1997 · 1 h 38 min · Violence

Released
March 16, 1997
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
Czechia, France, Hungary, United States
Available in
21 countries

Tropes

Frame-Up, Not What It Looks Like, Setting Update +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Hunchback?"

Questions about The Hunchback

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Hunchback?

PlexThe Roku

In the United States, The Hunchback is free with ads on Plex and The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Hunchback worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.1 and Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5).

Is The Hunchback okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Hunchback good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Hunchback use?

Frame-UpNot What It Looks LikeSetting UpdateBadass BookwormThe PenanceDies Differently in AdaptationHigh-Altitude InterrogationComfort the DyingDark Is EvilMy God, What Have I Done?Spiteful SpitHope Spotand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Frame-Up, Not What It Looks Like, and Setting Update.