Hocus Pocus
“It's just a bunch of Hocus Pocus.”
Synopsis
After 300 years of slumber, three sister witches are accidentally resurrected in Salem on Halloween night, and it is up to three kids and their newfound feline friend to put an end to the witches' reign of terror once and for all.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Hocus Pocus (1993) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-25
Top Cast
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Omri Katz
Max Dennison
Thora Birch
Dani Dennison
Vinessa Shaw
Allison
Bette Midler
Winifred Sanderson
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Sanderson
Kathy Najimy
Mary Sanderson
Tobias Jelinek
Jay
Larry Bagby
Ernie / 'Ice'
Doug Jones
Billy Butcherson
Amanda Shepherd
Emily
Stephanie Faracy
Jenny Dennison
Charles Rocket
Dave Dennison
Karyn Malchus
Headless Billy Butcherson
Sean Murray
Thackery
Steve Voboril
Elijah
Norbert Weisser
Thackery's Father
Kathleen Freeman
Miss Olin
D.A. Pauley
Fireman #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 1, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$28M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$51.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.85x
+$23.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenny Ortega
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil Cuthbert, Mick Garris
- Original Score
- John Debney
- Original Title
- Hocus Pocus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $28M
- Worldwide Gross
- $51.7M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1, David Kirschner Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenny Ortega
Neil Cuthbert, Mick Garris, David Kirschner
John Debney
Hiro Narita
Peter E. Berger
David Kirschner, Ralph Winter, Steven Haft
Department Leadership Roster
Peter E. Berger
Editor
Kenny Ortega
Director
David Kirschner
Producer
Hiro Narita
Director of Photography
Steven Haft
Producer
John Debney
Original Music Composer
Neil Cuthbert
Screenplay
Mick Garris
Screenplay
Craig Barron
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael Pangrazio
Visual Effects Supervisor
Glenn R. Wilder
Stunt Coordinator
William Sandell
Production Design
Mary E. Vogt
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hocus Pocus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hocus Pocus about?
After 300 years of slumber, three sister witches are accidentally resurrected in Salem on Halloween night, and it is up to three kids and their newfound feline friend to put an end to the witches' reign of terror once and for all.
Who directed Hocus Pocus?
Hocus Pocus was directed by Kenny Ortega.
Who stars in Hocus Pocus?
The principal cast of Hocus Pocus includes Omri Katz, Thora Birch, Vinessa Shaw, Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker.
When was Hocus Pocus released and how long is it?
Hocus Pocus was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hocus Pocus?
Hocus Pocus had a reported production budget of $28M and grossed $51.7M at the worldwide box office (1.85 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Hocus Pocus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hocus Pocus was composed by John Debney.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hocus Pocus?
Hocus Pocus holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).