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The Hunchback of Notre Dame

1996 1h 31m
Drama Animation Family
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7.1/10
5,478 reviews
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Isolated in the bell tower of Notre Dame, Quasimodo longs to experience the world beyond the cathedral walls, despite the wishes of his stern guardian, the Judge of Paris Claude Frollo. His first venture into the city leads him to Esmeralda, a fearless Romani woman whose defiance of Frollo's tyranny draws her—and Quasimodo—into his dangerous obsession.

"He dared to dream, he dared to love. This is the tale of a man… and a monster."

Top Billed Cast

Tom Hulce
Tom Hulce
Quasimodo (voice)
Demi Moore
Demi Moore
Esmeralda (voice)
Kevin Kline
Kevin Kline
Phoebus (voice)
Tony Jay
Tony Jay
Frollo (voice)
Charles Kimbrough
Charles Kimbrough
Gargoyle Victor (voice)
Mary Wickes
Mary Wickes
Gargoyle Laverne (voice)
Jason Alexander
Jason Alexander
Gargoyle Hugo (voice)
Paul Kandel
Paul Kandel
Clopin (voice)

Detailed Critic & Audience Reviews

R r96sk Verified TMDB Critic
2020-06-30

I've always enjoyed Disney's <em>'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'</em>.

I love the atmosphere of the film, how fairly dark it is in parts and how lovely the animation looks. There are also many characters to enjoy, from Quasimodo to Esmeralda to Frollo to Phoebus to Clopin. The striking score is truly excellent too.

As for the voice cast, all of those who speak for the aforementioned bring them to life splendidly. Tom Hulce does well in the lead role, while Demi Moore is very good in the role alongside Hulce. Tony Jay is menacing as the antagonist. Credit to Kevin Kline and Paul Kandel too,...

C CinemaSerf Verified TMDB Critic
2023-08-27

This is what you might call a "free" adaptation of Victor Hugo's early 19th century tale of 15th Century French evil, bigotry, fear and love. "Quasimodo" is a young gypsy baby seized in Paris by the evil Justice Minister "Frollo". After the timely intervention of the Archdeacon, he is put in the care of the church at the imposing Notre Dame cathedral and grows into manhood - largely ridiculed for his hunchback appearance - charged with ringing the bells. During the annual Festival of Fools, "Quasimodo" takes part, wins and is crowned - much to the annoyance of the Minister who has him flogged....