Hocus Pocus (1993)
Audiences like it.
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Hocus Pocus is streaming in New Zealand on Disney Plus.
What the audience says
Hocus Pocus earns its keep as a steady English film that knows its audience. It carries a 7.0/10 on TMDB across 3,407 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack.
Should you spend 96 minutes on it?
96 minutes of English fantasy with comedy threaded through. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- 7.0/10 from 3,407 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- invented rules and maps put you off
- Best for
- A night you still want to end early
Story
After 300 years of slumber, three sister witches are accidentally resurrected in Salem on Halloween night, and it is up to three kids and their newfound feline friend to put an end to the witches' reign of terror once and for all.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 36m — short |
| Genre | Fantasy / Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Kenny Ortega
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 5 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Disney+ titles in New Zealand
Trailer
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