← Back to explore

Hugo

2011 · Movie · PG · 126 min · ★ 7.2 · 88% critics

AdventureDramaFamily

In 1930s Paris, a lonely boy living inside a train station cares for its clocks and tries to protect a mysterious automaton and notebook from his late father. With a new companion connected to a toy merchant, he sets out on a quest filled with secrets, wonder, and the search for a place to call home.

Based on The Invention of Hugo Cabret

Also known as Hugo - 3D · The Invention of Hugo Cabret

Where to watch

Watch free on Pluto TV — also streaming on Paramount+ and Peacock.

2 hours to watch.

Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.

unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.

More value for your money

Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.

Details
Years
2011
Release date
2011-11-22
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
126 min
Max quality
HD
Critic score
88/100
TMDB rating
7.2/10 (7,670 votes)
Budget
$170,000,000
About

Choose it if you want a heartfelt, whimsical station adventure with a big focus on visual wonder and a mystery-leaning quest; Not for you if slow pacing or lightweight storytelling frustrates you, or if you dislike heavily styled fantasy like The Little Prince.

Pros: dazzling visuals; warm mystery; charming adventure | Cons: slow pacing; thin story; divisive 3D

Themes

  • paris, france
  • based on novel or book
  • library
  • clock tower
  • key
  • clock
  • museum
  • montparnasse
  • steampunk
  • orphan
  • robot
  • filmmaking
  • +18 more

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Sound Editing · 2012
  • Academy AwardBest Visual Effects · 2012
  • Academy AwardBest Sound · 2012
  • Academy AwardBest Cinematography · 2012
  • Academy AwardBest Production Design · 2012
Show all 20 awards →
  • Saturn AwardBest Production Design · 2012
  • National Board of Review AwardBest Film
  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy AwardBest Sound · 2012 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Director · 2012 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Picture · 2012 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Original Score · 2012 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Visual Effects · 2012 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Film Editing · 2012 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Sound Editing · 2012 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 2012 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Production Design · 2012 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Cinematography · 2012 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Costume Design · 2012 · nominated
  • BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Feature Film · 2012 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Martin Scorsese