The Hunchback (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1997, The Hunchback is a drama, horror, romance and tv movie film directed by Peter Medak, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on Victor Hugo's famed novel, the story of Quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer of Notre Dame, and his unrequited love for the gypsy girl, Esmeralda.
Who’s in it. The Hunchback stars Mandy Patinkin as Quasimodo, Richard Harris as Dom Frollo, Salma Hayek Pinault as Esmeralda and Edward Atterton as Gringoire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Hunchback has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hunchback page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hunchback tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hunchback (1997)?
- In US, The Hunchback is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hunchback worth watching?
- The Hunchback holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hunchback?
- The Hunchback stars Mandy Patinkin, Richard Harris, Salma Hayek Pinault, Edward Atterton and Benedick Blythe.
- When was The Hunchback released?
- The Hunchback was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.