Hancock (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2008, Hancock is an action and fantasy film directed by Peter Berg, running about 92 minutes. “Bad behavior. Bad attitude. Real hero.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Hancock stars Will Smith as John Hancock, Charlize Theron as Mary Embrey, Jason Bateman as Ray Embrey and Peter Berg as Doctor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Hancock has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $629.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hancock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hancock tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hancock (2008)?
- In US, Hancock is available to stream on Hulu, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hancock worth watching?
- Hancock holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hancock?
- Hancock stars Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman, Peter Berg and Eddie Marsan.
- When was Hancock released?
- Hancock was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.