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Hancock

2008·Movie
1h 32min·PG-13
IMDb6.4Metacritic496.2Rotten Tomatoes42%59%

Where to watch

YouTube TVNBC

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Relentless energy, striking style.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Spectacle9
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Dark Humor6

World

Everyday modern life and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

There are heroes. There are superheroes. And then there's Hancock.

Hancock is a down-and-out superhero who's forced to employ a PR expert to help repair his image when the public grows weary of all the damage he's inflicted during his lifesaving heroics. The agent's idea of imprisoning the antihero to make the world miss him proves successful, but will Hancock stick to his new sense of purpose or slip back into old habits?
Superhero ActionAnti-Hero RedemptionComedy DramaSpectacular VisualsPop Culture SatireCharacter StudySpecial Effects DrivenSocietal Critique

Crew

Directed by:
Peter Berg, Simon Crane, Kerry Lyn McKissick
Written by:
Vince Gilligan, Vincent Ngo
Produced by:
Will Smith, Akiva Goldsman, Michael Mann
Composed by:
John Powell, Gary A. Hecker, George Drakoulias

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Hancock

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hancock legally?

YouTube TVNBC

Hancock is included with a subscription to YouTube TV and NBC 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 Hancock worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hancock rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Hancock?

1 h 32 min

Hancock runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hancock?

Critics46
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate Hancock higher (62) than critics (46). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Hancock a box office hit?

Budget$150 million
Box office$629 million

Yes. It cost about $150 million to make and earned $629 million worldwide, 4.2 times its budget.

What language is Hancock in?

EnglishFrenchJapaneseVietnamese

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

In how many countries can I watch Hancock?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hancock in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hancock use?

Where da White Women At?Kryptonite FactorStorefront Television DisplayWeather ManipulationDifferently Powered IndividualIn Prison with the RoguesEternal LoveJerkassHero InsuranceThe Power of LoveImplacable ManUnderestimating Badasseryand 150 more

TV Tropes lists 162 storytelling tropes for Hancock, including Where da White Women At?, Kryptonite Factor, Storefront Television Display.