Overview
Isolated bell-ringer Quasimodo wishes to leave Notre Dame tower against the wishes of Judge Claude Frollo, his stern guardian and Paris' strait-laced Minister of Justice. His first venture to the outside world finds him Esmeralda, a kind-hearted and fearless Romani woman who openly stands up to Frollo's tyranny.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedDirected by Kirk Wise and Gary Trousdale, this 1996 animated drama brings a classic tale to the screen, centering on a kindhearted bell-ringer confined within a great cathedral by his domineering guardian. His first taste of the outside world introduces him to a brave, compassionate woman who challenges injustice. Balancing family-friendly spectacle with surprisingly mature themes of prejudice, cruelty, and acceptance, the film blends grandeur with emotional depth. It appeals to audiences seeking animation with dramatic substance. The film carries a MagicMovieScore of 7.1.
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Top Cast
Tom Hulce
Quasimodo (voice)
Demi Moore
Esmeralda (voice)
Kevin Kline
Phoebus (voice)
Tony Jay
Frollo (voice)
Charles Kimbrough
Gargoyle Victor (voice)
Mary Wickes
Gargoyle Laverne (voice)
Jason Alexander
Gargoyle Hugo (voice)
Paul Kandel
Clopin (voice)
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Movie Info
Release Date
June 21, 1996
Runtime
1h 31m
Rating
G
Genres
Animation, Drama, Family
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