Hocus Pocus (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1993, Hocus Pocus is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Kenny Ortega, running about 96 minutes. “It's just a bunch of Hocus Pocus.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Hocus Pocus stars Bette Midler as Winifred Sanderson, Sarah Jessica Parker as Sarah Sanderson, Kathy Najimy as Mary Sanderson and Omri Katz as Max Dennison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Hocus Pocus has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $50.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hocus Pocus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hocus Pocus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hocus Pocus (1993)?
- In US, Hocus Pocus is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hocus Pocus worth watching?
- Hocus Pocus holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hocus Pocus?
- Hocus Pocus stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Omri Katz and Thora Birch.
- When was Hocus Pocus released?
- Hocus Pocus was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.