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Hook

"Hook" is a 1991 American fantasy adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Hook is a 1991 American fantasy adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg that serves as a modern-day sequel to J. M. Barrie's Peter and Wendy.

What it is

Released on December 11, 1991, by TriStar Pictures, Hook reimagines Peter Pan as an adult named Peter Banning, played by Robin Williams. The film was written by James V. Hart and Malia Scotch Marmo, and features a cast including Dustin Hoffman as Captain Hook, Julia Roberts as Tinker Bell, and Bob Hoskins as Mr. Smee.

Key details

The plot follows Peter Banning, a successful lawyer who has forgotten his childhood as Peter Pan. When Captain Hook kidnaps his children, Peter returns to Neverland and must rediscover his youthful spirit. The film is based on J. M. Barrie's Peter and Wendy, functioning as a sequel rather than a direct adaptation.

Cast and characters

Robin Williams stars as Peter Banning/Peter Pan, with Dustin Hoffman as Captain Hook, Julia Roberts as Tinker Bell, Bob Hoskins as Mr. Smee, Maggie Smith as Granny Wendy, and Charlie Korsmo as Jack Banning. The film was produced in the United States and distributed by TriStar Pictures.

In short

  • Hook is a 1991 fantasy adventure directed by Steven Spielberg
  • It stars Robin Williams as an adult Peter Pan who must return to Neverland
  • The film is a sequel to J. M. Barrie's Peter and Wendy
  • Released December 11, 1991, by TriStar Pictures
Canadian angle

The film has been widely distributed and viewed in Canada as part of mainstream Hollywood cinema, but it has no specific Canada-centered subject matter in the provided sources.

Quick questions

What is Hook?
Hook is a 1991 American fantasy adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg and based on J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan story.
What is the plot of Hook?
An adult Peter Pan, living as lawyer Peter Banning, returns to Neverland after Captain Hook kidnaps his children.
Who stars in Hook?
The film stars Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman, Julia Roberts, Bob Hoskins, Maggie Smith, and Charlie Korsmo.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hook_(film)
    Supports: Basic identification, release year, director, cast, and plot overview.
  2. Amblin Entertainment — https://amblin.com/movie/hook/
    Supports: Plot summary, release date, and production context.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hook
    Supports: Release date, director, main cast, genre, and synopsis.