Hancock(2008)
“There are heroes. There are superheroes. And then there's Hancock.”
Overview
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?
Director
Peter Berg
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Budget
$150M
Revenue
$629M
Cast
Will Smith
as John Hancock
Charlize Theron
as Mary
Jason Bateman
as Ray
Jae Head
as Aaron
Eddie Marsan
as Red
David Mattey
as Man Mountain
Maetrix Fitten
as Matrix
Thomas Lennon
as Mike
Johnny Galecki
as Jeremy
Hayley Marie Norman
as Hottie
Dorothy Cecchi
as Woman in Dive Bar
Michelle Lemon
as Girl at Bus Bench
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$150M
Box Office
$629M
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures • Relativity Media • Blue Light
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hancock?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Hancock (2008).
What is Hancock about?▼
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?
Who directed Hancock?▼
Hancock was directed by Peter Berg and released in 2008. It is a fantasy, action film.
How long is Hancock?▼
Hancock has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in Hancock?▼
The cast of Hancock includes Will Smith as John Hancock, Charlize Theron as Mary, Jason Bateman as Ray, Jae Head as Aaron, Eddie Marsan as Red and more.
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