The Hunchback of Notre Dame

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame

G

1996

1h 26m

Kids & Family

Drama

Animation

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An animated Disney adventure follows disfigured Quasimodo (Tom Hulce), the bell-ringer of Notre Dame Cathedral, who bides his time locked away in a tower. With only gargoyles to keep him company, Quasimodo longs to be with other people, leading to his chance encounter with the enchanting Gypsy Esmeralda (Demi Moore). When the beautiful young woman catches the attention of Quasimodo's guardian, sinister Frollo (Tony Jay), Quasimodo must help to keep her out of his clutches.

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Critics Consensus

Disney's take on the Victor Hugo classic is dramatically uneven, but its strong visuals, dark themes, and message of tolerance make for a more-sophisticated-than-average children's film.

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Jay Boyar

Orlando Sentinel

12/18/2024

5/5

If the Disney team had set out to craft a cartoon response to the ongoing attacks against the company by socially conservative critics, it could not have come up with a more devastating one than its new animated feature.

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Jeff Strickler

Minneapolis Star Tribune

12/18/2024

4.5/5

The Hunchback of Notre Dame offers a pleasant surprise for people who were wondering how the studio could make a story about suffering and bigotry into a fun family film.

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Jami Bernard

New York Daily News

12/18/2024

4/4

It's not what Victor Hugo had in mind, yet it works magnificently.

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Robert Denerstein

Scripps Howard News Service

Jun 29

3/4

This beautifully animated Disney version of the Victor Hugo story features magnificent drawing, fine voice work, medium-grade music and some lags in the story.

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Malcolm L. Johnson

Hartford Courant

12/18/2024

3.5/4

In its teeming, riotous crowd scenes, its awe-inspiring views of the streets and spires of medieval Paris, its astonishing animation in fights and dances and its spellbinding storytelling, The Hunchback of Notre Dame adds up to a miracle of animation.

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Steve Persall

Tampa Bay Times

12/18/2024

A

This is often a stunning, even groundbreaking, piece of work that can only be compared to Beauty and the Beast with its breathtaking detail and atmospheric shadows and light.

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El C

@RT00400990 Aug 28

The Hunchback of Notre Dame is simply one of Disney's greatest masterpieces; however, due to the dark themes it tackles, it is unfortunately often overshadowed by other major films of that era such as The Lion King or Mulan, but once you watch and analyze it in depth, you realize what a marvelous film it truly is. It is a film that directly criticizes religious fanaticism and racism while conveying a message of hope; the cast of characters is charming, and the music and songs capture the quintessential Disney style found in other films of the Renaissance era. The climax is incredible, and Frollo is a brilliant villain who embodies everything one could want in such a role. The movie does not disappoint everything it offers is more than satisfying, and it has aged remarkably well.

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Easton B

@Ebmoviemaster2026 Jul 18

PREATY GOOD MOVIE, THE FINAL ACT WAS SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!!!!

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 11

The film strikes an incredibly dark tone for a children's production. For me, the highlight of the experience was the ending, featuring absolutely beautiful animation.

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My Profile Picture Is Slightly Off Center C

@Pol1shPierogi Jun 7

Overall, I would recommend this movie, and for its target demographic this movie is a must watch. However, there's just a few things parents should be aware of before showing this to their kids. This is one of the only Animated Disney movies that I can think of that have some themes of lust or sexual desire. It may not be so obvious to kids considering the way its handled, but it still exists and is worth considering before viewing together as a family.

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Matteo Q

@Matteo59 Apr 26

Non è tra i migliori film disney però è carino

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Ben W

@Username618 Apr 25

So not Beauty and the Beast 1997.

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Synopsis

An animated Disney adventure follows disfigured Quasimodo (Tom Hulce), the bell-ringer of Notre Dame Cathedral, who bides his time locked away in a tower. With only gargoyles to keep him company, Quasimodo longs to be with other people, leading to his chance encounter with the enchanting Gypsy Esmeralda (Demi Moore). When the beautiful young woman catches the attention of Quasimodo's guardian, sinister Frollo (Tony Jay), Quasimodo must help to keep her out of his clutches.

Director: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise
Producer: Ray Conli, Don Hahn
Screenwriter: Irene Mecchi, Tab Murphy, Bob Tzudiker, Jonathan Roberts, Noni White
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Drama, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 21, 1996, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $100.1M
Runtime: 1h 26m
Sound Mix: Surround

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