The Hug (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2018, The Hug is a horror and science fiction film directed by Jack Bishop, running about 5 minutes. “Once you see... You're gonna need one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An animatronic panda at a rundown pizza place seems to be out of order… until little Aden gives it a hug.
Who’s in it. The Hug stars Nick Armstrong as Employee, Roman Dean George as Aden, Linda Weinrib as Mom and Justin Michael as Pandory the Panda (voice) / Pizza Chef, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Hug has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hug page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hug tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hug (2018)?
- In US, The Hug is available to stream on Hulu. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hug worth watching?
- The Hug holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hug?
- The Hug stars Nick Armstrong, Roman Dean George, Linda Weinrib, Justin Michael and Circus-Szalewski.
- When was The Hug released?
- The Hug was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 5 minutes.