About this release
Peter Bergs Hancock (2008), starring Will Smith and Charlize Theron, offers a subversive take on the superhero genre following a reckless, alcoholic hero who must rebuild his public image with the help of a PR expert. Blending action, comedy and emotional drama, the film explores redemption, loneliness and the darker consequences of having superhuman abilities. Från IMDB: Hancock is a superhero whose ill-considered behavior regularly causes damage in the millions. He changes when the person he saves helps him improve his public image.
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Disc 1
UHD
Hancock (2008)
92 min
ActionFantasy
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?
Credits
Director
Peter Berg
Writer
Vincent Ngo
Vince Gilligan
Cast
Will Smithas John Hancock
Charlize Theronas Mary
Jason Batemanas Ray
Jae Headas Aaron
Eddie Marsanas Red
David Matteyas Man Mountain
Maetrix Fittenas Matrix
Thomas Lennonas Mike
Johnny Galeckias Jeremy
Hayley Marie Normanas Hottie
Cinematographer
Tobias A. Schliessler
Composer
John Powell
Editor
Paul Rubell
Colby Parker, Jr.
Producer
Will Smith
Akiva Goldsman
James Lassiter
Michael Mann
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 4, 2026