The Hunchback of Notre Dame
1939, English. Directed by William Dieterle.
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Paris, France, 1482. Frollo, Chief Justice of benevolent King Louis XI, gets infatuated by the beauty of Esmeralda, a young Romani girl. The hunchback Quasimodo, Frollo's protege and bell-ringer of Notre Dame, lives in peace among the bells in the heights of the immense cathedral until he is involved by the twisted magistrate in his malicious plans to free himself from Esmeralda's alleged spell, which he believes to be the devil's work.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame is streaming on Bloodstream in India.
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Cast & crew
- William DieterleDirector
- Charles LaughtonThe Hunchback Quasimodo
- Cedric HardwickeFrollo
- Thomas MitchellClopin
- Maureen O'HaraEsmeralda
- Edmond O'BrienGringoire
- Alan MarshalPhoebus
- Walter HampdenArchdeacon
- Harry DavenportKing Louis XI
- Katharine AlexanderMadame de Lys
- George ZuccoProcurator
- Fritz LeiberOld Nobleman
- Etienne GirardotDoctor
Details
- Released
- 31 August 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sonya Levien
- Budget
- $1.8M
- Box office
- $6.9M
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What The Hunchback of Notre Dame is based on
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is based on The Hunchback of Notre Dame, an 1831 novel by Victor Hugo.
Novel · 1831
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
By Victor Hugo
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame: quick answers
Is The Hunchback of Notre Dame worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 233 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Hunchback of Notre Dame?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does The Hunchback of Notre Dame have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Hunchback of Notre Dame on?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is streaming on Bloodstream in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hunchback of Notre Dame?
If you liked The Hunchback of Notre Dame, try Les Misérables, Winter's Tale, Charlie St. Cloud.
Who directed The Hunchback of Notre Dame?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) was directed by William Dieterle and stars Charles Laughton, Cedric Hardwicke, Thomas Mitchell.
What is The Hunchback of Notre Dame based on?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is based on The Hunchback of Notre Dame, an 1831 novel by Victor Hugo.