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The Incredible Hulk

2008·Movie
1h 54min·PG-13
IMDb6.6Metacritic616.8Rotten Tomatoes68%69%

Where to watch

HuluDisney+

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The Incredible Hulk fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Epic and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics6
  • Wonder6
  • Romance5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

War and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score and sound design

  • Music Composition8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

You'll like him when he's angry.

Scientist Bruce Banner scours the planet for an antidote to the unbridled force of rage within him: the Hulk. But when the military masterminds who dream of exploiting his powers force him back to civilization, he finds himself coming face to face with a new, deadly foe.
Superhero BlockbusterMonster Movie HybridPsychological TraumaMilitary Sci-FiVisually Spectacular DestructionEmotional Core PerformanceHigh-Octane ActionMCU Origin StoryGrainy Realistic AestheticOrchestral Grandeur

Crew

Directed by:
Louis Leterrier, Gary Capo, Susan Marucci
Written by:
Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Zak Penn
Produced by:
Stan Lee, Kevin Feige, Gale Anne Hurd
Composed by:
David Farmer, Greg Hedgepath, Tom Ozanich

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Incredible Hulk

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Incredible Hulk legally?

HuluDisney+

The Incredible Hulk is included with a subscription to Hulu and 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 The Incredible Hulk worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Incredible Hulk rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Incredible Hulk?

1 h 54 min

The Incredible Hulk runs 1 h 54 min.

Is The Incredible Hulk based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Incredible Hulk?

Critics65
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see The Incredible Hulk much the same way.

Was The Incredible Hulk a box office hit?

Budget$150 million
Box office$265 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $150 million to make and earned $265 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is The Incredible Hulk in?

EnglishPortugueseSpanish

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

In how many countries can I watch The Incredible Hulk?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Incredible Hulk in 70 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Incredible Hulk use?

Admiring the AbominationAdaptational UglinessMythology GagFinger-Twitching RevivalSexy Shirt Switch1-Dimensional ThinkingAdaptational BadassBeauty Equals GoodnessGeneral RipperAlways a Bigger FishGone Horribly WrongX Days Sinceand 168 more

TV Tropes lists 180 storytelling tropes for The Incredible Hulk, including Admiring the Abomination, Adaptational Ugliness, Mythology Gag.