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The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Seen it?

1996 | 91 min | Drama, Animation, Family

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

People are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for families. If you loved Anastasia or Fantasia, start here.
The mood
Feel-good.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Isolated in the bell tower of Notre Dame, Quasimodo longs to experience the world beyond the cathedral walls, despite the wishes of his stern guardian, the Judge of Paris Claude Frollo. His first venture into the city leads him to Esmeralda, a fearless Romani woman whose defiance of Frollo's tyranny draws her—and Quasimodo—into his dangerous obsession.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    80% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Golden Globe.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $325 million worldwide on a $100 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 589K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Kirk Wise, Gary Trousdale

  • Tom HulceQuasimodo (voice)
  • Demi MooreEsmeralda (voice)
  • Kevin KlinePhoebus (voice)
  • Tony JayFrollo (voice)
  • Charles KimbroughGargoyle Victor (voice)
  • Mary WickesGargoyle Laverne (voice)
  • Jason AlexanderGargoyle Hugo (voice)
  • Paul KandelClopin (voice)
  • Mary Kay BergmanQuasimodo's Mother (voice)
  • David Ogden StiersArchdeacon (voice)