Hook (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1991, Hook is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Steven Spielberg, running about 142 minutes. “What if Peter Pan grew up?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Hook stars Dustin Hoffman as Captain Hook, Robin Williams as Peter Banning / Peter Pan, Julia Roberts as Tinkerbell and Bob Hoskins as Smee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Hook has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $300.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV 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 Hook page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hook tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hook (1991)?
- In US, Hook is available to stream on fuboTV, 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 Hook worth watching?
- Hook holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hook?
- Hook stars Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, Julia Roberts, Bob Hoskins and Maggie Smith.
- When was Hook released?
- Hook was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.