Hancock (2008)
A boozy, broad-humored superhero reluctantly cleans up his act, but darkly comic chaos still erupts.
Hancock is a down-and-out superhero who's forced to employ a PR expert to help repair his image when the public grows weary of all the damage he's inflicted during his lifesaving heroics. The agent's idea of imprisoning the antihero to make the world miss him proves successful, but will Hancock stick to his new sense of purpose or slip back into old habits?
How intense is Hancock?
Hancock has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. The humor runs broad. Rated PG-13.
What Hancock feels like
- Tone
- darkly comiccampypulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream Hancock
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Hancock for you?
Is Hancock scary?
No. Hancock is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Hancock gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Hancock sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Hancock OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Hancock?
Hancock runs 1h 32m.
Where can I stream Hancock?
Hancock is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Hancock have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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