Hook
“To live would be an awfully big adventure.”
Synopsis
The boy who wasn't supposed to grow up—Peter Pan—does just that, becoming a soulless corporate lawyer whose workaholism could cost him his wife and kids. During his trip to see Granny Wendy in London, the vengeful Capt. Hook kidnaps Peter's kids and forces Peter to return to Neverland.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-11
Top Cast
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Dustin Hoffman
Captain Hook
Robin Williams
Peter Banning / Peter Pan
Julia Roberts
Tinkerbell
Bob Hoskins
Smee
Maggie Smith
Granny Wendy
Caroline Goodall
Moira
Charlie Korsmo
Jack
Amber Scott
Maggie
Laurel Cronin
Liza
Phil Collins
Inspector Good
Arthur Malet
Tootles
Isaiah Robinson
Pockets
Jasen Fisher
Ace
Dante Basco
Rufio
Raushan Hammond
Thud Butt
James Madio
Don't Ask
Thomas Tulak
Too Small
Alex Zuckerman
Latchboy
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
December 11, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 8, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$70M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$300.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.3x
+$230.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Screenplay & Story
- James V. Hart, Malia Scotch Marmo
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Hook
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Budget
- $70M
- Worldwide Gross
- $300.9M
- Production Studios
- Amblin Entertainment, TriStar Pictures, Allied Stars
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Spielberg
James V. Hart, Malia Scotch Marmo, Nick Castle, Leslie Bricusse, J.M. Barrie, Carrie Fisher
John Williams
Dean Cundey
Michael Kahn
Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy, Gerald R. Molen, Dodi Fayed, James V. Hart
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Spielberg
Director
Frank Marshall
Producer
Kathleen Kennedy
Producer
Gerald R. Molen
Producer
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Dean Cundey
Director of Photography
Michael Kahn
Editor
Norman Garwood
Production Design
James V. Hart
Screenplay
Malia Scotch Marmo
Screenplay
Anthony Powell
Costume Design
Eric Brevig
Visual Effects Supervisor
Gary Hymes
Stunt Coordinator
John Knoll
Visual Effects Supervisor
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 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hook
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hook about?
The boy who wasn't supposed to grow up—Peter Pan—does just that, becoming a soulless corporate lawyer whose workaholism could cost him his wife and kids. During his trip to see Granny Wendy in London, the vengeful Capt. Hook kidnaps Peter's kids and forces Peter to return to Neverland.
Who directed Hook?
Hook was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Who stars in Hook?
The principal cast of Hook includes Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, Julia Roberts, Bob Hoskins, Maggie Smith.
When was Hook released and how long is it?
Hook was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hook?
Hook had a reported production budget of $70M and grossed $300.9M at the worldwide box office (4.3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Hook?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hook was composed by John Williams.
Is Hook based on a book or true story?
Hook is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "J.M. Barrie".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hook?
Hook holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).