Hocus Pocus

40%

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63 Reviews

72%

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250,000+ Ratings

For 30 years the Sanderson Sisters have been casting spells, now see them back on the big screen for a limited time as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Hocus Pocus! Conjured up by some unsuspecting pranksters, a tricky trio of 300-year-old witches set out to cast a spell on the town and reclaim their youth. But first, they must get their act together and outwit three kids and a talking cat.

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Critics Consensus

Harmlessly hokey yet never much more than mediocre, Hocus Pocus is a muddled family-friendly effort that fails to live up to the talents of its impressive cast.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

It is an enjoyable watch and a decent bit of entertainment, although maybe it functions better as a small-screen discovery for its devoted fanbase.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 27, 2023

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Susan Wloszczyna

USA Today

Yes, it's the old teens-warn-the-townfolk-but-no-one-believes-them trick. This time, it's not quite a treat.

Sep 29, 2022

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Duane Byrge

Hollywood Reporter

It's a veritable bagful of box office treats.

Jul 16, 2019

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Eve Tushnet

Patheos

Hocus Pocus walks a fine line, where we get to enjoy witchy glee but also feel real emotions about their victims.

Aug 21, 2023

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

The main premise opens the door to all manner of dark magic and supernatural shenanigans, yet few of them leave any impression at all.

Rated: 3/10

Mar 31, 2023

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Daniel Barnes

Dare Daniel

This sloppily written, egregiously unfunny Halloween comedy about three Stooges-esque witches somehow became a beloved holiday tradition.

Rated: 1/5

Oct 18, 2022

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Michael This movie is always a classic, especially on the big screen. Fantastic acting, good story and as my little girl would say it has a cat. That's all you need. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/20/24 Full Review Ashley it a return of childhood on the big screen Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/21/20 Full Review Michelle Movie was awesome! Disappointed with Cinemark. They refused to take legal tender and were incredibly rude. I don’t plan on ever returning. Rated 1.5/5 Stars • Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 10/21/20 Full Review Absenz My mom loves this movie. I just like it. You can watch it. 👍 Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/06/24 Full Review VerÃ³nica P My favorite Halloween movie, an absolute classic!!!! ICONIC Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/01/24 Full Review Trafalgar L Predictable storyline and an overall campy performance from Midler, Parker and Najimy. Also, the main character is shunned constantly for being pure/untouched. Who's the intended demographic? Because, it definitely is NOT kids. Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/29/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Kenny Ortega Director Bette Midler Winifred 'Winnie' Sanderson Sarah Jessica Parker Sarah Sanderson Kathy Najimy Mary Sanderson Omri Katz Max Dennison Thora Birch Dani

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Synopsis For 30 years the Sanderson Sisters have been casting spells, now see them back on the big screen for a limited time as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Hocus Pocus! Conjured up by some unsuspecting pranksters, a tricky trio of 300-year-old witches set out to cast a spell on the town and reclaim their youth. But first, they must get their act together and outwit three kids and a talking cat.

Director: Kenny Ortega
Producer: David Kirschner, Steven Haft
Screenwriter: Mick Garris, Neil Cuthbert
Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family, Holiday, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 16, 1993, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Oct 6, 2023
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $55.9M
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Surround