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Hocus Pocus
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Kenny Ortega. With Omri Katz, Thora Birch, Vinessa Shaw.
70.4/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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70.4/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAfter 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Hocus Pocus.
MoviHero lists July 16, 1993 as the release date for Hocus Pocus. Kenny Ortega is the listed director. The listed cast includes Omri Katz as Max Dennison, Thora Birch as Dani Dennison, Vinessa Shaw as Allison, Bette Midler as Winifred Sanderson. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 16, 1993
GenresFamily · Comedy · Fantasy
Runtime1h 36m
DirectorKenny Ortega
CastOmri Katz as Max Dennison, Thora Birch as Dani Dennison, Vinessa Shaw as Allison, Bette Midler as Winifred Sanderson
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Hocus Pocus runs 1h 36m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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RATING & SOURCE
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TMDB: 70.4/100 (7.038/10) from 3,416 votes. Updated Oct 8, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
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