The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Seen it?1996 | 45 min | Animation, Family
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (74 on Metacritic) and audiences rate it highly (82% audience score). 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
- If you count yourself among families and animation lovers, this one's for you. One the grown-ups won't mind watching too. Same wavelength as Lady and the Tramp.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Bright and bouncy, at 45 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Skip it if you can't get past animation (your loss).
The classic tale of a loveable, outcast hunchback and the Romani girl he adores.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
74 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
Our audience score: 82%
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Golden Globe.. Plus: Nominated for 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$500 million worldwide; 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 Diane Eskenazi