The Incredible Hulk

Name: The Incredible Hulk
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, TV Movie, Drama
Released: 1977-11-04
Cast: Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno, Susan Sullivan, Jack Colvin, Susan Batson

1977 | 95 min | Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, TV Movie, Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences held it back. 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 sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Avengers: Infinity War or Superman, start here.
The mood: Exciting.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off: Made in 1977: an older pace and style.

An accidental overdose of gamma radiation causes a mutation in scientist David Banner's DNA: now whenever he becomes angry, he metamorphoses into a seven-foot-tall, 330-pound, mindless muscular green creature.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
6.5 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 249K people sought it out in the past year