Hoffa (1992): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Hoffa is a 1992 biographical drama starring Jack Nicholson and Danny DeVito. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes and earned $29.3 million worldwide. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 52% on Rotten Tomatoes and 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 20m (140 min)
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hoffa About?
The premise of Hoffa without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This gripping biopic explores the life of Jimmy Hoffa, a controversial figure who rose to become the powerful head of the Teamsters Union. The film chronicles four decades of Hoffa's career, marked by both significant achievements and escalating conflicts. His story includes a dramatic rise to power, followed by a fall from grace fueled by legal battles and connections to organized crime. The narrative culminates in his unexplained disappearance, leaving behind a legacy of mystery and speculation.
Hoffa Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mafia
- jimmy hoffa character
- labor organizer
- true crime
- disappearance
- international brotherhood of teamsters
- american criminal
- illegal activities
- union
- organized crime
- labor union
- teamsters
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- labor strike
- neo noir
- title spoken by character
- no opening credits
- no title at beginning
- watching tv
- crying
- character name as title
- robert f. kennedy character
- swearing
- profanity
- detroit michigan
- american
- gangster crime
- man disappears
- struggle
- leader
- prison
- telephone
- coffee
- partner
- cover up
- hitman
- assassination
- pistol
- explosive
- pardon
- newspaper headline
- press conference
- airport
- golf course
- playing golf
- binoculars
- thermos
- las vegas nevada
- entertainer
- money
- election
Hoffa Cast
Jack Nicholson leads the cast, with Danny DeVito.
Hoffa Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hoffa 52% on Rotten Tomatoes and 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 52% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 58%
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Metacritic 50 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 63% User score
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Hoffa Plot Summary
What happens in Hoffa from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On July 30, 1975, Jimmy Hoffa and his longtime friend Bobby Ciaro linger in the parking lot of a roadhouse diner, a quiet frame that opens a deeper, sprawling portrait of Hoffa’s past. The film unfolds in a series of vignettes that trace four decades of his life, starting with his early days as an International Brotherhood of Teamsters organizer in and around Detroit, and how his drive to unite workers sets him on a collision course with power, loyalty, and crime.
Full summary
The whole story of Hoffa, scene by scene
Hoffa Box Office
Hoffa grossed $29.3 million worldwide. $24.3 million came from the US and Canada and $5 million (17%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$29.3M
- US & Canada
- $24.3M
- International
- $5M
Hoffa Awards & Nominations
Hoffa was nominated for 2 Oscars. The 3 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Oscars 1993.
3 nominations2 ceremonies
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Oscars 1993 2 nominations- Nominated Cinematography
- Nominated Makeup
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Golden Globes 1993 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Jack Nicholson
Hoffa Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Hoffa.
How Well Do You Know Hoffa?
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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Who portrays Jimmy Hoffa in the 1992 film?
Cars in Hoffa
34 cars on screen, including the 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Brougham and the 1936 Autocar Model UD.
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1976 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Brougham Main role -
1936 Autocar Model UD Important role -
1949 Cadillac Series 62 Important role -
1948 Chevrolet Station Wagon Important role
Hoffa Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Hoffa: santo o mafioso?” and “ホッファ／JFKが最も恐れた男”.
- Also known as
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- Hoffa: santo o mafioso?
- ホッファ／JFKが最も恐れた男
- Hoffa - O Preço do Poder
- Jimmy Hoffa
- Hoffa - Santo o mafioso?
- Hoffa, un pulso al poder
- 最后巨人
- Hoffa - O Preço do Poder.
- Хоффа
- הופה
- ホッファ
- Χόφα
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- Гоффа
- Hoffa: Um Homem
- Uma Lenda
- 호파
- Хофа
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Movies Like Hoffa
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Irishman, Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story and Blood Feud.
Hoffa FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Hoffa, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hoffa?
Hoffa runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
When was Hoffa released?
Hoffa was released on December 25, 1992.
Who is in the cast of Hoffa?
Hoffa stars Jack Nicholson and Danny DeVito.
How much did Hoffa make at the box office?
Hoffa grossed $29.3 million worldwide ($24.3 million domestic, $5 million international).
How is Hoffa rated?
Hoffa has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Was Hoffa nominated for any awards?
Hoffa received 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Hoffa have a post-credit scene?
No. Hoffa has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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