Hugo (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2011, Hugo is a drama, adventure and family film directed by Martin Scorsese, running about 126 minutes. “Unlock the secret.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Orphaned and alone except for an uncle, Hugo Cabret lives in the walls of a train station in 1930s Paris. Hugo's job is to oil and maintain the station's clocks, but to him, his more important task is to protect a broken automaton and notebook left to him by his late father. Accompanied by the goddaughter of an embittered toy merchant, Hugo embarks on a quest to solve the mystery of the automaton and find a place he can call home.
Who’s in it. Hugo stars Chloë Grace Moretz as Isabelle, Asa Butterfield as Hugo Cabret, Ben Kingsley as Georges Méliès and Sacha Baron Cohen as Station Inspector, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Hugo has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $185.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hugo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hugo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hugo (2011)?
- In US, Hugo is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hugo worth watching?
- Hugo holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hugo?
- Hugo stars Chloë Grace Moretz, Asa Butterfield, Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen and Ray Winstone.
- When was Hugo released?
- Hugo was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.