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The Hook

1963Movie1 h 38 min

Drama
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–42%
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–42%

Summary

Three soldiers in Korea go through inner torment when they're ordered to execute an enemy soldier.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
George Seaton
Written by
Vahé Katcha, Henry Denker
Produced by
William Perlberg
Music by
Larry Adler

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Facts

February 15, 1963 · 1 h 38 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 15, 1963
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
War, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Korean
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Hook?"

Questions about The Hook

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Hook?

HBO Max

In the United States, The Hook streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store.

Is The Hook worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.5).

Will I feel good after watching The Hook?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Hook plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.