Hocus Pocus.

Name: Hocus Pocus
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Released: 1993-07-16
Duration: 96 min
Cast: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Omri Katz, Thora Birch

One Halloween mistake wakes three witches.

A teenager lights a forbidden candle and brings three executed witches back to Salem. He, his sister and a new friend must stop them from taking children's life force before the night ends.

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Why it’s a little special

The witches' comic performances and the atmospheric Halloween setting make a lively seasonal adventure. It suits families who enjoy monsters but want plenty of silliness between the scares.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

A child is killed early, witches are hanged, and children face repeated threats to their lives. Zombies, a cat being crushed and revived, sexual innuendo and repeated virginity references appear.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Kenny Ortega
Starring: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Omri Katz, Thora Birch, Vinessa Shaw, Sean Murray, Doug Jones, Penny Marshall, Jodie Rivera, Tobias Jelinek, Stephanie Faracy, Karyn Malchus, Larry Bagby, Charles Rocket
Written by: Mick Garris, Neil Cuthbert
Produced by: Steven Haft, David Kirschner
Release date: July 16, 1993
Runtime: 96 minutes
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Language: English