Hancock (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Hancock is a 2008 action fantasy film directed by Peter Berg, starring Will Smith, Jason Bateman and Charlize Theron. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $629.4 million worldwide on a $150 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Supporting Actress at the Saturn Awards 2009. Critics gave it 42% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Peter Berg
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $150M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Hancock About?
The premise of Hancock without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A reluctant and often destructive superhero, Hancock finds his reputation and methods challenged when he saves a public relations executive. Recognizing his need for a change in image, the executive offers to help Hancock improve his public perception. As Hancock works with the PR specialist, he begins to confront personal issues and vulnerabilities, ultimately learning the importance of responsibility and connection.
Hancock Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- black superhero
- non comic book superhero
- superhuman strength
- tough girl
- destruction
- prison
- character name in title
- superhero
- bully comeuppance
- homophobic slur
- youtube video
- male amnesiac
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- flying superhero
- press conference
- collateral damage
- thrown through a window
- fire sprinkler
- reference to attila the hun
- amnesiac
- superhuman
- prison exercise yard
- hostage situation
- group therapy session
- aerial pursuit
- detonator
- flying woman
- child in jeopardy
- husband wife relationship
- supernatural power
- brooklyn new york city
- reference to youtube
- child swearing
- zagnut candy bar
- tornado
- thrown into the air
- spaghetti
- public relations
- grey whale
- cityscape
- chase across the sky
- bourbon
- catching someone who falls
- trailer home
- secret past
- publicist
- immortality
- overturning car
- falling from height
- superhero costume
- weather control
Hancock Cast
Will Smith leads the cast, with Jason Bateman and Charlize Theron. Directed by Peter Berg.
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Director Peter Berg
Hancock Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hancock 42% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 42% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 59%
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 63% User score
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Hancock Plot Summary
What happens in Hancock from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
John Hancock, played by Will Smith, is a troubled superhero with extraordinary abilities, including flight, invulnerability, and immortality. Unfortunately, his battle with alcoholism leads him to unintentionally cause extensive property damage in Los Angeles while thwarting criminals, resulting in public disdain and ridicule. Ignoring multiple court summons related to his wreckage, Hancock’s life takes an unexpected turn when he saves public relations expert Ray Embrey, portrayed by Jason Bateman, from an oncoming train. Although his heroic act causes further chaos, Ray is grateful and proposes to help improve Hancock’s tarnished image.
Full summary
The whole story of Hancock, scene by scene
Hancock Box Office & Budget
Hancock grossed $629.4 million worldwide on a $150 million budget, 4.2 times what it cost. $227.9 million came from the US and Canada and $401.5 million (64%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$629.4M
4.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $227.9M
- International
- $401.5M
- Budget
- $150M
Hancock Awards & Nominations
Hancock earned 1 award nomination, including Best Supporting Actress at the Saturn Awards 2009.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 2009 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Actress
Hancock Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 4 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer Trailer #2
- Trailer Trailer
- Trailer Hancock ≣ 2008 ≣ Trailer #2
- Clip Hancock - Train
How Well Do You Know Hancock?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of Will Smith's character in Hancock?
Cars in Hancock
78 cars on screen, including the 1974 BMW 2002 and the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
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2001 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
2002 Ford Excursion Important role -
1995 Buick Regal Minor role
Hancock Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “John Hancock” and “Tonight”.
- Also known as
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- John Hancock
- Tonight
- He Comes
- Хенкок
- 핸콕
- 全民超人
- 全民超人汉考克
- 街頭超人
- Хэнкок
- הנקוק
- Χάνκοκ
- Ханкок
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- ハンコック
- Henkoks
- แฮนค็อค ฮีโร่ขวางนรก
- Xenkok
- Siêu Nhân Cái Bang
- هانکوک
- هانكوك
- Hankokas, ჰენკოკი
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Hancock FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Hancock, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hancock?
Hancock runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Hancock released?
Hancock was released on July 2, 2008.
Who directed Hancock?
Hancock was directed by Peter Berg.
More films by Peter Berg Who is in the cast of Hancock?
Hancock stars Will Smith, Jason Bateman and Charlize Theron.
How much did Hancock make at the box office?
Hancock grossed $629.4 million worldwide ($227.9 million domestic, $401.5 million international) on a budget of $150 million.
How is Hancock rated?
Hancock has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 42% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Was Hancock nominated for any awards?
Hancock received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Hancock have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Hancock has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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