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Hancock (2008)

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User Rating: 6.7/10 (49,853 votes)
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Overview

Director:
Peter Berg
Writers:
Vincent Ngo (written by) and
Vince Gilligan (written by)
Release Date:
2 July 2008 (USA) more view trailer
Tagline:
There are heroes. There are superheroes. And then there's... more
Plot:
A hard-living superhero who has fallen out of favor with the public enters into a questionable relationship with the wife of the public relations professional who's trying to repair his image. | full synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(122 articles)
Hancock's Still Saving the World in Japan (From Popsugar. 21 August 2008, 1:30 PM, PDT)
Will Smith Isn't Afraid to Rock the Pink (From Popsugar. 21 August 2008, 2:02 AM, PDT)
User Comments:
Go see it - it's not that bad more

Cast

 (Cast overview, first billed only)

Will Smith ... John Hancock

Charlize Theron ... Mary Embrey

Jason Bateman ... Ray Embrey

Jae Head ... Aaron Embrey

Eddie Marsan ... Kenneth 'Red' Parker Jr.

David Mattey ... Man Mountain

Maetrix Fitten ... Matrix

Thomas Lennon ... Mike

Johnny Galecki ... Jeremy

Hayley Marie Norman ... Hottie
Dorothy Cecchi ... Woman in Dive Bar
Michelle Lemon ... Girl at Bus Bench
Akiva Goldsman ... Executive #1

Michael Mann ... Executive #2
Brad Leland ... Executive #3
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
John Hancock (USA) (working title)
Tonight, He Comes (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and language.
Runtime:
92 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | DTS | SDDS
Certification:
Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Finland:K-13 | New Zealand:M | UK:12A | Malaysia:U | Germany:12 | Brazil:12 | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Argentina:13 | Canada:13+ (Québec) | Portugal:M/12 | South Korea:12 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Chile:Y7 | Ireland:12A | Australia:M | Norway:15 | Sweden:15 | Netherlands:12 | Singapore:PG | Canada:14A (Alberta) | USA:R (original rating) | Canada:PG (British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | USA:PG-13 (edited for re-rating) (certificate #43295) | Hong Kong:IIA
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Trivia:
The script, originally titled 'Tonight, He Comes', floated around in Hollywood for over a decade. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Hancock is talking to Mary whilst eating a banana, the banana appears eaten in one shot and then back to uneaten in the next. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Police Officer: All units. All units. Code 3 pursuit of 2-11 white SUV heading east on Alameda service road. Suspects: three Asian males. Request back-up immediately. Be advised. Shots fired. Shots fired.
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Movie Connections:
Spoofed in Disaster Movie (2008) more
Soundtrack:
Move Bitch more

FAQ

Is "Hancock" based on a comic book or graphic novel?
A NOTE ABOUT SPOILERS
Is there anything after the credits?
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83 out of 137 people found the following comment useful:-
Go see it - it's not that bad, 5 July 2008
7/10
Author: canadell from United States

*** MAY CONTAIN SPOILER ***

I NEVER write on these opinion boards but I might start with this one. I felt as though I needed to stick up for the movie after reading all the horrible reviews. I went to see it on the 4th, mainly because the trailers looked entertaining and because I enjoy Will Smith. This movie is not at all what I expected. There is a surprising turn of events that I did not see coming. Will Smith, in his usual style, is quick, funny, witty, and charming and I thought the timing between he and Jason Bateman was perfect. If you are expecting to see a movie along the lines of Hulk, Iron Man, Batman, etc, don't go because you won't enjoy it. If you are going because you like the cast and are ready to be entertained for 1 hour and 20 minutes out of your life, then it is definitely worth the price of admission.

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