The Hook (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1963, The Hook is a war film directed by George Seaton, running about 98 minutes. “This is a story of men in war not men at war.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three soldiers in Korea go through inner torment when they're ordered to execute an enemy soldier.
Who’s in it. The Hook stars Kirk Douglas as Sgt. P.J. Briscoe, Robert Walker Jr. as Pvt. O.A. Dennison, Nick Adams as Pvt. V.R. Hackett and Pancho Magalona as Kim aka 'The Gook', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Hook has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hook page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hook tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hook (1963)?
- In US, The Hook is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hook worth watching?
- The Hook holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hook?
- The Hook stars Kirk Douglas, Robert Walker Jr., Nick Adams, Pancho Magalona and Nehemiah Persoff.
- When was The Hook released?
- The Hook was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.