Hop (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 5.7

Hop poster

Released in 2011, Hop is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Tim Hill, running about 95 minutes. “Candy, chicks and rock 'n' roll.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. E.B., the Easter Bunny's teenage son, heads to Hollywood, determined to become a drummer in a rock 'n' roll band. In L.A., he's taken in by Fred after the out-of-work slacker hits E.B. with his car.

Who’s in it. Hop stars Russell Brand as Easter Bunny (voice), James Marsden as Fred, Kaley Cuoco as Samantha O'Hare and Hank Azaria as Carlos / Phil (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Hop has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $184M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and HBO Max 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 Hop page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hop tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hop (2011)?
In US, Hop is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Cinemax Amazon Channel, 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 Hop worth watching?
Hop holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Hop?
Hop stars Russell Brand, James Marsden, Kaley Cuoco, Hank Azaria and Elizabeth Perkins.
When was Hop released?
Hop was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.