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Hook

Play trailer 1:55 Poster for Hook PG 1991 2h 24m Kids & Family Fantasy Adventure Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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37% Tomatometer 139 Reviews 76% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
When his young children are abducted by his old nemesis, Capt. Hook (Dustin Hoffman) middle-aged lawyer Peter Banning (Robin Williams) returns to his magical origins as Peter Pan. Peter must revisit a foggy past in which he abandoned Neverland for family life, leaving Tinkerbell (Julia Roberts) and the Lost Boys to fend for themselves. Given their bitterness toward Peter for growing up -- and their allegiance to their new leader, Rufio -- the old gang may not be happy to see him.
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The look of Hook is lively indeed but Steven Spielberg directs on autopilot here, giving in too quickly to his sentimental, syrupy qualities.

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Catherine Dunphy Toronto Star Dec 19
It's not fair to kids. With all his technical flair, Spielberg has created the equivalent of the 70-year-old with dyed hair, troweled makeup, in tie-dyes and high tops. And in doing that, messed with Neverland. Spielberg is old enough to know better. Go to Full Review Jay Scott Globe and Mail Dec 19
3/4
Spielberg does to us precisely what he does to Peter Banning -- he engineers a return to our childhoods, to experiences both pleasurable and painful. Go to Full Review Anthony Lane Independent on Sunday Dec 19
The result is his most sentimental film, because unlike E.T. it refuses to take up residence within a child's mind, preferring to stay outside and fantasise about it. Condescension is no way to treat a fable. Go to Full Review Marc Horton Edmonton Journal Apr 15
3/4
It is as clear an example of American cinematic know-how, lush extravagance, culture and cultural imperialism as you're ever likely to see. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Terri 07/15/2025 A family favorite from the past. Took the grandkids. Loved it! See more Rami N @RamiNassour Jul 12 It’s ridiculous to see the bad reviews on this movie. It’s an excellent movie. My child loved it. We loved it. Very well-made. Don’t listen to the institution. See more Jerod S @jeroduptown Jun 29 Robin Williams is definitely made for a role where an adult man finds boyhood and freedom - but something about Hook is just a little too schmaltzy. See more True R @Draftgrade Jun 28 Great Movie for Everyone in the Fam See more Joshua H @JoshuaHawes Jun 24 What a joyful little film, this film perfectly that captures childhood joy with the realties of growing up but ends with celebration of life and the journey that it is while. Robin Willaims plays the role really well and he tells this story as well, Captian Hook is loads of fun as well. Its also able to use the source material to have a great compentry on the challenges of being an Orphan and the celebration of being a parent. Yeah I just had a great time. See more BRADY ANDREW S @BRADY1169420 May 16 Dustin Hoffman as Captain James Hook was great and Robin Williams did great as Peter Pan aka Peter flogging flying Pan. This was a great film See more Read all reviews
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Steven Spielberg

Director

Dustin Hoffman

Captain James S. Hook

Robin Williams

Peter Banning

Julia Roberts

Tinkerbell

Bob Hoskins

Smee, Captain Hook's Servant

Maggie Smith

Granny Wendy

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Synopsis When his young children are abducted by his old nemesis, Capt. Hook (Dustin Hoffman) middle-aged lawyer Peter Banning (Robin Williams) returns to his magical origins as Peter Pan. Peter must revisit a foggy past in which he abandoned Neverland for family life, leaving Tinkerbell (Julia Roberts) and the Lost Boys to fend for themselves. Given their bitterness toward Peter for growing up -- and their allegiance to their new leader, Rufio -- the old gang may not be happy to see him.
Director
Steven Spielberg
Producer
Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Gerald R. Molen
Screenwriter
James V. Hart, Malia Scotch Marmo
Distributor
TriStar Pictures
Production Co
TriStar Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 11, 1991, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$116.3M
Runtime
2h 24m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo