Come little children, I’ll take thee away into a land of enchantment. That land, of course, being Salem, Massachusetts, on October 31st in the year of our Lord 1993, when a virgin by the name of Max Dennison lit the Black Flame Candle and revived three of the most wicked witches of all time. Hocus Pocus was a bit of a sleeper hit but now it’s a bonafide classic.
The Sanderson Sisters, bent on revenge, have one night to “glow up” by sucking the souls out of the children of Salem before sunrise. Ravenous Mary, salacious Sarah, and their long-suffering leader Winifred are totally baffled by the trappings of the 20th century, from busses to a horned up Gary Marshall, but they won’t be giving up without a fight (not to mention one heckuva song and dance number).
But you already know that, don’t you? Hocus Pocus is as synonymous with Halloween as The Santa Clause is to Christmas. Trouble is, it’s pretty tricky to find online. Until now!
Here’s everything you need to know to stream Hocus Pocus online.
What is Hocus Pocus?
- Starring: Bette Midler as Winifred “Winnie” Sanderson, Kathy Najimy as Mary Sanderson, Sarah Jessica Parker as Sarah Sanderson, Omri Katz as Max Dennison, Thora Birch as Dani Dennison, Vinessa Shaw as Allison Watts, Sean Murray as Thackery Binx, Jason Marsden as the voice of Thackery Binx, Doug Jones as Billy Butcherson, Charles Rocket as Dave Dennison, Stephanie Faracy as Jenny Dennison, Amanda Shepherd as Emily Binx, Larry Bagby as Ernie “Ice”, Tobias Jelinek as Jay, Steve Voboril as Elijah Morris, Norbert Weisser as Mr. Binx, Kathleen Freeman as Miss Olin, Garry Marshall as The Master, Penny Marshall as The Master’s Wife
Hocus Pocus Reviews
What the critics are saying:
- “Silly but irresistible.” –Carrie Rickey, The Philadelphia Inquirer
- “Disney’s Hocus Pocus, if frequently saccharine, at least has the power to engage the viewer.” –Marilynne S. Mason, Christian Science Monitor
How to stream Hocus Pocus
Here are a few options for you to rent or buy and stream Hocus Pocus.
Hocus Pocus on Disney Plus
Disney+ offers one of the most beloved libraries of streaming content online Namely, 500 Walt Disney Studios movies and 7,000 episodes of Walt Disney Television. This includes of course, Hocus Pocus, along with countless other Halloween classics like Halloween Town and Twitches. It also includes selections from Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, all being members of the Disney family, as well as 30 seasons of The Simpsons. Plus, like any streaming service worth its salt, there are exclusive original productions including Lady and the Tramp, Wandvision, Monsters at Work, and The Mandalorian. One subscription works on up to four devices, and you can even download content directly to your device to watch anytime.
Hocus Pocus on Amazon Prime Video
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The online retail giant is also one of the premier destinations for online streaming. This is the easiest way to rent or buy movies and TV shows, no question. If you already have an Amazon account, buying in either HD or 4K will take seconds, and you can watch it anywhere you stream Amazon Video, from Amazon Fire Stick to Roku.
Hocus Pocus on Fandango Now
Fandango and movies go hand in hand, and not just when it comes to buying tickets online. Plenty of cinematic hits and classics are available to purchase or rent on-demand straight from the Fandango Now library, along with full seasons of your favorite shows. Movies and shows are also available in multiple formats, including UHD 4K. If you join Fandango VIP, you can rack up points to spend across Fandango and Fandango Now.
Hocus Pocus on Vudu
Vudu is a no-fuss way to rent movies online if you don’t want to bother signing up for anything. There’s a massive library of high-quality video content, including 4K movies. There are even piles of movies you can watch free as long as you sit through a few ads. Hocus Pocus is available to buy right now–and would you believe it, it’s on sale.
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Hocus Pocus on Google Play
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Google Play is the internet search giant’s massive online store which is host to a myriad of applications, software, music, and streaming media. For those on netbooks and Android-powered phones, tablets and streaming devices, it’s a universal hub to download streaming channels including Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, and many other popular streaming destinations. Many popular TV shows and films can also be purchased on-demand and streaming across any Google-enabled device.
Hocus Pocus on Apple TV
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Apple was the prime destination for music for a long time before the other giants got into the media streaming game. Apple TV is a fantastic streaming device, but it’s also a place to buy and rent movies and buy TV shows. If you’re on an Apple device like a Macbook, iPad, or iPhone, you likely already have the app. If you’re not, don’t fret. It’s also available on select Roku, Amazon Fire, Samsung, and LG devices. From there, log in with your Apple ID. It’s not just a store, it’s a streaming hub, which lets you access premium channels like HBO, CBS, Showtime, and many more. You can even sync up your iTunes library.
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