Hocus Pocus (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Hocus Pocus is a 1993 fantasy comedy directed by Kenny Ortega, starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $48.7 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Supporting Actress at the Saturn Awards 1994. Critics gave it 41% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10. Stream it on Disney Plus and fuboTV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Kenny Ortega
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Hocus Pocus About?
The premise of Hocus Pocus without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In this bewitching story, three mischievous witches are inadvertently resurrected when teenager Max Dennison discovers an ancient spellbook in Salem. Along with his sister Dani and new friend Allison, Max must stop the witches from carrying out a nefarious plan. The trio of witches, portrayed by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, wreak havoc as the children race to steal their spellbook and prevent a wicked curse from engulfing the town.
Hocus Pocus Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- halloween
- year 1993
- year 1693
- reference to the salem witch trials
- witch
- magic
- 17th century
- reference to jimi hendrix
- reference to dracula
- 1690s
- spell
- talking animal
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- zombie
- brother sister relationship
- black cat
- lobster trap
- evil woman
- villainess
- hero
- heroine
- child turning into animal
- reference to madonna
- flying broomstick
- psychotronic film
- province of massachusetts bay
- early modern period
- thirteen colonies
- salem
- massachusetts
- new england
- october 31st
- october
- autumn
- resurrection
- curse
- camp
- campy
- elvis presley costume
- magical candle
- barefoot male
- barefoot boy
- camera shot of bare feet
- slimehouse
- tied up
- girl tied up
- hand over mouth
- horny busdriver
- american colonialism
- brown haired teenage boy
- human transforms into animal
Where to Watch Hocus Pocus
Stream it on Disney Plus and fuboTV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Hocus Pocus Cast
Bette Midler leads the cast, with Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy. Directed by Kenny Ortega; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Kenny Ortega
Also Starring in Hocus Pocus
· 6 moreHocus Pocus Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hocus Pocus 41% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 41% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 72%
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 70% User score
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Hocus Pocus Plot Summary
What happens in Hocus Pocus from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Hocus Pocus transports us back to the year 1693, in a small town where a teenager named Thackery Binx](/actor/omri-katz) discovers that his young sister, Emily, has fallen prey to a menacing witch. Thackery urgently pleads with his friend Elijah to rush back to their village to inform the elders of the imminent danger. Without wasting any time, he sets off into the woods and eventually uncovers the witches’ lair. Inside, he encounters the three evil sisters, the Sandersons, portrayed by the talented trio of Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker, who are in the midst of concocting a powerful potion in their cauldron. Winifred, the eldest, reveals that the potion can restore their youth when consumed by a child.
Full summary
The whole story of Hocus Pocus, scene by scene
Hocus Pocus Box Office
Hocus Pocus grossed $48.7 million worldwide. $46.2 million came from the US and Canada and $2.5 million (5%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$48.7M
- US & Canada
- $46.2M
- International
- $2.5M
Hocus Pocus Awards & Nominations
Hocus Pocus earned 1 award nomination, including Best Supporting Actress at the Saturn Awards 1994.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 1994 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Actress
Hocus Pocus Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Hocus Pocus (1993) Trailer
How Well Do You Know Hocus Pocus?
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 animal is Thackery Binx transformed into?
Cars in Hocus Pocus
5 cars on screen, including the 1991 Ford Explorer and the 1967 GMC TDH 5305.
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Kawasaki KZ 1000 P Minor role -
1985 Buick Electra Park Avenue Background role
Hocus Pocus Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Abracadabra” and “El retorno de las brujas”.
- Also known as
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- Abracadabra
- El retorno de las brujas
- Hocus Pocus - Drei zauberhafte Hexen
- ホーカス ポーカス
- Hocus Pocus 1
- Hokkus Pokkus
- جادو جمبل
- هوکس پوکس
- Hocus Pocus : Les Trois Sorcières
- Três Bruxas Loucas
- Hokus Pokus
- Фокус Покус
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- Hókusz pókusz
- Χόκους Πόκους: Οι Τρεις Μάγισσες
- הוקוס פוקוס
- 호커스 포커스
- Хокус Покус
- Фокус-покус
- Фокус-мокус
- Hókus pókus
- 女巫也瘋狂
- Čarovnice se vračajo
- 女巫也疯狂
- Hokus-pokus
- อิทธิฤทธิ์แม่มดตกกระป๋อง
- Fokus Pokus
- اجی مجی
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Movies Like Hocus Pocus
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Hocus Pocus 2, Return to Halloweentown and The Witches.
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Hocus Pocus FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Hocus Pocus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hocus Pocus?
Hocus Pocus runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Hocus Pocus released?
Hocus Pocus was released on July 16, 1993.
Who directed Hocus Pocus?
Hocus Pocus was directed by Kenny Ortega.
More films by Kenny Ortega Who is in the cast of Hocus Pocus?
Hocus Pocus stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Hocus Pocus?
In the US, Hocus Pocus is streaming on Disney Plus and fuboTV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Hocus Pocus make at the box office?
Hocus Pocus grossed $48.7 million worldwide ($46.2 million domestic, $2.5 million international).
How is Hocus Pocus rated?
Hocus Pocus has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 41% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Was Hocus Pocus nominated for any awards?
Hocus Pocus received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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