The Hunchback
Seen it?1997 | 98 min | Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With mixed reviews 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 romantics.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Based on Victor Hugo's famed novel, the story of Quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer of Notre Dame, and his unrequited love for the gypsy girl, Esmeralda.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 24K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Medak
- Mandy PatinkinQuasimodo
- Richard HarrisDom Frollo
- Salma Hayek PinaultEsmeralda
- Edward AttertonGringoire
- Benedick BlythePhoebus
- Nigel TerryKing Louis XI
- Jim DaleClopin
- Trevor BaxterChief Lawyer
- Vernon DobtcheffFather Michel
- Nickolas GraceGauchére