Hocus Pocus
Seen it?1993 | 96 min | Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (41% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and families. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
After 300 years of slumber, three sister witches are accidentally resurrected in Salem on Halloween night, and it is up to three kids and their newfound feline friend to put an end to the witches' reign of terror once and for all.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
41% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
2 wins and 11 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$52 million worldwide on a $28 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kenny Ortega
- Omri KatzMax Dennison
- Thora BirchDani Dennison
- Vinessa ShawAllison
- Bette MidlerWinifred Sanderson
- Sarah Jessica ParkerSarah Sanderson
- Kathy NajimyMary Sanderson
- Tobias JelinekJay
- Larry BagbyErnie / 'Ice'
- Doug JonesBilly Butcherson
- Amanda ShepherdEmily