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Hancock

  • 20082008
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
467K
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POPULARITY
2,000
703
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Will Smith in Hancock (2008)
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Hancock is a superhero whose ill-considered behavior regularly causes damage in the millions. He changes when the person he saves helps him improve his public image.Hancock is a superhero whose ill-considered behavior regularly causes damage in the millions. He changes when the person he saves helps him improve his public image.Hancock is a superhero whose ill-considered behavior regularly causes damage in the millions. He changes when the person he saves helps him improve his public image.

IMDb RATING
6.4/10
467K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,000
703
  • Director
    • Peter Berg
  • Writers
    • Vy Vincent Ngo
    • Vince Gilligan
  • Stars
    • Will Smith
    • Charlize Theron
    • Jason Bateman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Peter Berg
  • Writers
    • Vy Vincent Ngo
    • Vince Gilligan
  • Stars
    • Will Smith
    • Charlize Theron
    • Jason Bateman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 696User reviews
    • 301Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 14 nominations

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    Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman in Hancock (2008)
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    Will Smith
    Will Smith
    • John Hancockas John Hancock
    Charlize Theron
    Charlize Theron
    • Maryas Mary
    Jason Bateman
    Jason Bateman
    • Rayas Ray
    Jae Head
    Jae Head
    • Aaronas Aaron
    Eddie Marsan
    Eddie Marsan
    • Redas Red
    David Mattey
    David Mattey
    • Man Mountainas Man Mountain
    Maetrix Fitten
    Maetrix Fitten
    • Matrixas Matrix
    Thomas Lennon
    Thomas Lennon
    • Mikeas Mike
    Johnny Galecki
    Johnny Galecki
    • Jeremyas Jeremy
    Hayley Marie Norman
    Hayley Marie Norman
    • Hottieas Hottie
    Dorothy Cecchi
    • Woman in Dive Baras Woman in Dive Bar
    Michelle Lemon
    • Girl at Bus Benchas Girl at Bus Bench
    Akiva Goldsman
    Akiva Goldsman
    • Executiveas Executive
    Michael Mann
    Michael Mann
    • Executiveas Executive
    Brad Leland
    Brad Leland
    • Executiveas Executive
    Trieu Tran
    Trieu Tran
    • Executiveas Executive
    Darrell Foster
    Darrell Foster
    • Police Sergeantas Police Sergeant
    Liz Wicker
    Liz Wicker
    • Female Copas Female Cop
    • Director
      • Peter Berg
    • Writers
      • Vy Vincent Ngo
      • Vince Gilligan
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    The powerful superhero John Hancock has become a joke because of his alcoholism and clumsiness. He has also become the most hated man in Los Angeles. Though he has saved many lives, he also destroyed a lot of property, costing the city millions every time he goes into action. When he saves the life of PR expert Ray Embrey from an oncoming train, the executive is thankful and believes he can restore Hancock's image as a true superhero. He brings the anti-hero home for dinner and introduces him to his son Aaron, a big fan, and to his wife, Mary. But for some mysterious reason Mary doesn't want Hancock anywhere near her or her family. —Rob Marshall, Chicago, IL
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • There are heroes. There are superheroes. And then there's...
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and language
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      The original screenplay was much darker. Apart from being a low-life, Hancock was supposed to be sexually frustrated because he couldn't have sex with a woman without killing her. The MPAA actually cleared a scene involving Hancock's explosive orgasm, but it was removed from the final cut because a test audience didn't find it funny. The tone was lightened considerably for a summer release aimed at a wide audience, but the MPAA gave the film an R twice before language and violence cuts resulted in a PG-13.
    • Goofs
      When the people are running away from the tornadoes, suddenly a strange character runs from the left to the right of the screen. The character is twice as tall as everyone else, and looks like a robot or an alien. It may be a street performer, on stilts and in costume.
    • Quotes

      John Hancock: All of you people, blocking the intersection, you're all idiots.

      Rail Crossing Crowd #1: You're the one that threw the dude's car at her. And what's with the train?

      Rail Crossing Crowd #2: Why didn't you just go straight up in the air with the car? You've obviously injured that poor woman.

      Rail Crossing Crowd #3: She's right. She should sue you.

      John Hancock: Okay. Well, you should sue McDonald's, 'cause they fucked you up.

    • Crazy credits
      A scene after the credits start to roll.
    • Alternate versions
      An extended cut was released on DVD and Blu-Ray featuring several additional and modified scenes. The additional scenes include, but are not limited to: Hancock bringing a girl to his trailer to have sex, Mary Embrey driving to Hancock's trailer instead of flying there, and Hancock getting off a prison bus while chained to other prisoners whom he drags behind him.
    • Connections
      Featured in Friday Night with Jonathan Ross: Episode #14.23 (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Whammer Jammer
      Written by Stephen Bladd, J. Geils (as John Geils Jr.), Seth Justman, Daniel Klein, Magic Dick (as Richard Salwitz), and Peter Wolf
      Performed by The J. Geils Band
      Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews696

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Not bad!
    Lots of people, including the critics, are ragging on this film. Seriously, what did they expect? It's a Hollywood blockbuster with Wil Smith in. Get over it, turn your brain off, and sit back and enjoy the ride.

    For what it was, I thought it pretty good. It was entertaining, took a unique take on the superhero thing, and didn't have an overt number of huge gaping plot holes or completely blithe dialog.

    If you're feeling like a Wil Smith movie, go for it. It's not as bad as they say... just don't expect any more than the typical Hollywood affair.
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    FAQ9

    • Is "Hancock" based on a book?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 2, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Pictures (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
      • Vietnamese
    • Also known as
      • John Hancock
    • Filming locations
      • 105 Freeway, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Relativity Media
      • Blue Light
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $150,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $227,946,274
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $62,603,879
      • Jul 6, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $629,443,428
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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