Hocus Pocus

Name: Hocus Pocus
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Released: 1993-07-16
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Omri Katz, Thora Birch

1993·Movie·PG·96 min·★ 7.0(3,302)

Fantasy Comedy Family More English titles

“It's just a bunch of Hocus Pocus.”

After 300 years of slumber, three sister witches are accidentally resurrected in Salem on Halloween night, and it is up to three kids and their newfound feline friend to put an end to the witches' reign of terror once and for all.

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About Hocus Pocus

Hocus Pocus is a 1993 English-language fantasy, comedy and family film directed by Kenny Ortega. The cast is led by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 3300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.

Hocus Pocus was produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1, and David Kirschner Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on July 16, 1993, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $28 million, it went on to gross $52 million worldwide.

Director: Kenny Ortega
Writers: Mick Garris, Neil Cuthbert, David Kirschner
Release date: July 16, 1993
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $28 million
Box office: $52 million
Production: Walt Disney Pictures, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1, David Kirschner Productions

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Hocus Pocus cast & crew

Hocus Pocus was directed by Kenny Ortega and written by Mick Garris, Neil Cuthbert, and David Kirschner.

The cast features Bette Midler as Winifred Sanderson, Sarah Jessica Parker as Sarah Sanderson, Kathy Najimy as Mary Sanderson, Omri Katz as Max Dennison, Thora Birch as Dani Dennison, and Vinessa Shaw as Allison.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Debney, cinematography is by Hiro Narita, and it was produced by Steven Haft and David Kirschner.

Is Hocus Pocus worth watching?

Hocus Pocus holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 3,302 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed fantasy films.

At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy fantasy, comedy, and family, Hocus Pocus is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Hocus Pocus

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