Hugo (2011)
A whimsical Parisian adventure unfolds as an orphan boy and a mysterious automaton unlock a heartwarming secret.
Orphaned and alone except for an uncle, Hugo Cabret lives in the walls of a train station in 1930s Paris. Hugo's job is to oil and maintain the station's clocks, but to him, his more important task is to protect a broken automaton and notebook left to him by his late father. Accompanied by the goddaughter of an embittered toy merchant, Hugo embarks on a quest to solve the mystery of the automaton and find a place he can call home.
How intense is Hugo?
Hugo has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a full-attention watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG.
What Hugo feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalheartwarmingsuspensefulatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightFull attentionComfort watch
Where to stream Hugo
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Hugo for you?
Is Hugo scary?
No. Hugo is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Hugo gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Hugo sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Hugo OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Hugo?
Hugo runs 2h 6m.
Where can I stream Hugo?
Hugo is streaming on MGM+.
Does Hugo have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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