The Hug
2018, English. Directed by Jack Bishop & Justin Nijm.
Once you see... You're gonna need one.
An animatronic panda at a rundown pizza place seems to be out of order… until little Aden gives it a hug.
- Runtime
- 0h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Hug
The Hug isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 October 2018.
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Cast & crew
- Jack BishopDirector
- Justin NijmDirector
- Nick ArmstrongEmployee
- Roman Dean GeorgeAden
- Linda WeinribMom
- Justin MichaelPandory the Panda (voice) / Pizza Chef
- Circus-SzalewskiPandory the Panda (body)
- Adrianna CoffeyKid
- Ej JoseKid (as E.J. Jose)
- Kayden NaccaratoKid
- Peyton Elysian-James NogaKid (as Peyton Noga)
- Sean SavadianKid
- Zara Ellen SavadianKid
- Ashley RandallPrize Counter Employee
Details
- Released
- 1 October 2018
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jack Bishop, Justin Nijm
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The Hug: quick answers
Is The Hug worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Hug?
The Hug runs 5 minutes (0h 5m).
Does The Hug have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Hug. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Hug parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Hug yet.
Which OTT platform is The Hug on?
The Hug isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 October 2018. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hug?
If you liked The Hug, try Death Machine, The Earth Dies Screaming, Land of the Dead.
Who directed The Hug?
The Hug (2018) was directed by Jack Bishop and Justin Nijm and stars Nick Armstrong, Roman Dean George, Linda Weinrib.