Hulk (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Hulk is a 2003 action thriller directed by Ang Lee, starring Sam Elliott, Eric Bana and Jennifer Connelly. It runs 2 hours 18 minutes and earned $245.3 million worldwide on a $137 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Music at the Saturn Awards 2004. Critics gave it 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 18m (138 min)
- Director
- Ang Lee
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $137M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Hulk About?
The premise of Hulk without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Scientist Bruce Banner struggles to control his inner turmoil, which manifests as the powerful and destructive Hulk. His relationship with Betty Ross is complicated, as she unknowingly influences the Hulk's strength, while he grapples with his father's complicated past and the ramifications of his transformations. As the Hulk's power grows, he poses a significant threat, forcing those around him to confront the consequences of unchecked rage and scientific experimentation.
Hulk Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- monster
- scientist
- muscle growth
- radiation
- general
- technology
- genetics
- superhero
- tree
- tranquilizer dart
- split screen
- san francisco california
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- repressed memory
- military base
- male nudity
- forest
- fighter jet
- cabin
- animal research
- geneticist
- anti hero
- self experimentation
- fear
- c 130 hercules
- deoxyribonucleic acid
- shaving
- absorbing power
- rescue
- prologue
- ice cream parlor
- golden gate bridge
- central america
- blackout
- adopted son
- 1980s
- 1970s
- 1960s
- cable car accident
- good versus evil
- super genius
- part computer animation
- sabotage
- invulnerability
- swat team
- rage
- radical transformation
- super villain
- character name in title
- title spoken by character
- bruce banner character
Hulk Cast
Sam Elliott leads the cast, with Eric Bana and Jennifer Connelly. Directed by Ang Lee.
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Director Ang Lee
More from Ang Lee
More films directed by Ang Lee, best-rated first: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Sense and Sensibility, Brokeback Mountain and Eat Drink Man Woman.
Hulk Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hulk 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 63% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 29%
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
User score 5.5
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TMDB 56% User score
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Hulk Plot Summary
What happens in Hulk 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
Near the close of the 1960s, scientist David Banner (played by Nick Nolte) is on a quest to revolutionize genetics through his research aimed at enhancing the immune systems of soldiers, hoping to enable quicker recovery in combat situations. After being denied the necessary permissions to conduct human trials, he decides to experiment on himself. As time progresses, David discovers that his mutated DNA has been transferred to his son, prompting him to seek a cure. However, the military, led by Thunderbolt Ross (Sam Elliott), intervenes and halts David’s dangerous research once they uncover his unauthorized activities.
Full summary
The whole story of Hulk, scene by scene
Hulk Box Office & Budget
Hulk grossed $245.3 million worldwide on a $137 million budget, 1.8 times what it cost. $132.2 million came from the US and Canada and $113.1 million (46%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$245.3M
1.8× its budget
- US & Canada
- $132.2M
- International
- $113.1M
- Budget
- $137M
Hulk Awards & Nominations
Hulk earned 1 award nomination, including Best Music at the Saturn Awards 2004.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 2004 1 nomination- Nominated Best Music – Danny Elfman
Hulk Trailers & Videos
16 videos: 2 trailers, 1 teaser and 13 clips.
- Trailer Hulk (2003) Official Trailer #1 - Erica Bana Movie HD
- Teaser Teaser Trailer
- Clip You're Making Me Angry Scene
- Clip The Hulk is Born Scene
How Well Do You Know Hulk?
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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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the scientist that manipulates human DNA in the movie?
Hulk Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “The Hulk” and “Khŭlk”.
- Also known as
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- The Hulk
- Khŭlk
- Chalk
- Khalk
- 浩克1
- हल्क
- ಹಲ್ಕ್
- ஹல்க்
- హల్క్
- ഹൾക്ക്
- ਹલ્ક
- હલ્ક
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- Hulk uriasul
- Người Khổng Lồ Xanh
- Халк
- Hulken
- Хълк
- 绿巨人浩克
- Хулк
- Χαλκ
- הענק
- ハルク
- Галк
- 헐크
- 綠巨人浩克
- Milžinas Halkas
- มนุษย์ยักษ์จอมพลัง
- Xalk
- 變形俠醫
- Hulk: Người Khổng Lồ Xanh
- هالک
- هولك, ჰალკი
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Movies Like Hulk
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Incredible Hulk, The Incredible Hulk and Hulk vs. Wolverine.
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The Incredible Hulk 2008 -
The Incredible Hulk 1977 -
Hulk vs. Wolverine 2009 -
The Return of the Incredible Hulk 1977 -
The Death of the Incredible Hulk 1990 -
Bride of the Incredible Hulk 1978 -
The Incredible Hulk Returns 1988 -
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk 1989 -
Thor: Ragnarok 2017 -
Avengers: Age of Ultron 2015 -
The Avengers 2012 -
Thor 2011
Hulk FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Hulk, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hulk?
Hulk runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).
When was Hulk released?
Hulk was released on June 20, 2003.
Who directed Hulk?
Hulk was directed by Ang Lee.
More films by Ang Lee Who is in the cast of Hulk?
Hulk stars Sam Elliott, Eric Bana and Jennifer Connelly.
How much did Hulk make at the box office?
Hulk grossed $245.3 million worldwide ($132.2 million domestic, $113.1 million international) on a budget of $137 million.
How is Hulk rated?
Hulk has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Was Hulk nominated for any awards?
Hulk received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Hulk have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Hulk has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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