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Hook
Directed by Steven Spielberg
Produced by Kathleen Kennedy
Frank Marshall
Gerald R. Molen
Screenplay by Jim V. Hart
Malia Scotch Marmo
Story by Jim V. Hart
Nick Castle
Starring Robin Williams
Dustin Hoffman
Julia Roberts
Bob Hoskins
Maggie Smith
Charlie Korsmo
Music by John Williams
Cinematography Dean Cundey
Editing by Michael Kahn
Studio Amblin Entertainment
Distributed by TriStar Pictures
Release date(s) December 11, 1991
Running time 142 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $70 million
Money made $300.9 million

Hook is a 1991 American fantasy-comedy movie directed by Steven Spielberg and written by James V. Hart and Malia Scotch Marmo. It stars Robin Williams as Peter Banning / Peter Pan, Dustin Hoffman as Captain Hook, Julia Roberts as Tinker Bell, Maggie Smith as Granny Wendy, and Bob Hoskins as Mr. Smee. It acts as a sequel to J. M. Barrie's 1911 novel Peter and Wendy focusing on an adult Peter Pan who has forgotten all about his childhood. In his new life, he is known as Peter Banning, a successful but unimaginative and workaholic lawyer with a wife (Wendy's granddaughter) and two children. However, when Captain Hook, the enemy of his past, kidnaps his children, he returns to Neverland to save them. Along the journey, he reclaims the memories of his past and becomes a better person.

Spielberg began developing the movie in the early 1980s with Walt Disney Pictures and Paramount Pictures, which would have followed the storyline seen in the 1924 silent movie and 1953 animated Disney movie. It entered pre-production in 1985, but Spielberg abandoned the project. Hart developed the script with director Nick Castle and TriStar Pictures before Spielberg decided to direct in 1989. It was shot almost entirely on sound stages at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California.

Released on December 11, 1991, Hook received mixed reviews, who praised the performances (particularly those of Williams and Hoffman), John Williams' musical score, and production values, but criticized the screenplay and tone. Although it was a commercial success, its box office take was lower than expected. Spielberg also later came to be disappointed with the movie. It has gained a strong cult following since its release. It was nominated in five categories at the 64th Academy Awards. It also spawned merchandise, including video games, action figures, and comic book adaptations.

Release Dates

Country Premiere
 United States 11 December 1991
 Argentina 16 January 1992
 Australia 26 March 1992
 Germany 26 March 1992
 Spain 27 March 1992
 Italy 27 March 1992
 Sweden 27 March 1992
 France 1 April 1992
 Denmark 3 April 1992
 Finland 3 April 1992
 Portugal 3 April 1992
 Czechoslovakia 10 April 1992
 United Kingdom 10 April 1992
 Hungary 10 April 1992
 Ireland 10 April 1992
 Netherlands 10 April 1992
 Poland 10 April 1992
 Uruguay 10 April 1992
 Brazil 24 April 1992
 Turkey 1 May 1992
 Japan 6 June 1992
 Russia 15 June 1992
 South Korea 20 June 1992
 India 6 January 1993

See also

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