Hop Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Candy, chicks and rock 'n' roll.

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jan. 9, 2012

Hop

Release Date: Friday, April 1, 2011 Theaters

Director: Tim Hill

Starring: Russell Brand • James Marsden • Kaley Cuoco • Bill Hader • Fred O'Hare

PG Comedy 1 hr, 35 m

3.9 / 5

78% WILL SEE

22% WON'T SEE

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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: The tale of Fred (James Marsden), an out-of-work slacker who accidentally injures the Easter Bunny (voiced by Russell Brand) and must take him in as he recovers. As Fred struggles with the world's worst houseguest, both will learn what it takes to finally grow up.

Comedy Family Live-Action/CGI

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Hop.

Russell Brand
... Easter Bunny (voice)

Minions: The Rise of Gru, Trolls
James Marsden
... Fred

Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Knox Goes Away
K
Kaley Cuoco
... Samantha O'Hare

Role Play, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
Bill Hader
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her, Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat
F
Fred O'Hare
E
Elizabeth Perkins
My Little Pony: A New Generation, The Ring Two
C
Chelsea Handler
... Mrs. Beck

This Means War, Fun Size
Gary Cole
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, The Pineapple Express
Hugh Laurie
Tomorrowland, Holmes & Watson
T
Tiffany Espensen
... Alex

Crew Behind the Film

The Hop behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Tim Hill last directed The War with Grandpa and Alvin and the Chipmunks. The film's writer Cinco Paul last wrote Despicable Me 3 and The Secret Life of Pets.

Director: Tim Hill
Screenwriters: Cinco Paul
Ken Daurio
Brian Lynch
Producers: John Cohen
Chris Meledandri

Studios: Universal Pictures
Production Company: Illumination Entertainment

Production Details

What we know about the Hop movie production.

Key Facts

Based on an idea by John Cohen. This will be a live-action/CG-animated hybrid comedy.

Production Updates for Hop

Mar 2011

Completed

Changed Hop movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Nov 2010

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

May 2010

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Jan 2010

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Jun 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for some mild rude humor
Runtime: 1 hr, 35 m
Tagline: Candy, chicks and rock 'n' roll.
Also known as: I Hop
Language: English

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Watch official Hop movie trailers and clips.

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Release Dates

When was the film released?

Hop was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, April 1, 2011. in around 3,577 theaters There were 11 other movies released on the same date, including Source Code, Insidious and Super.

Movie Theaters

2011-04-01 Theaters

United States

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On DVD, Blu-ray / 4K

2011-09-00 DVD
2012-03-23 Blu-ray
2012-03-23 DVD

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Follow the Updates

Mon., Jan. 9, 2012 Mon., Jan. 9, 2012

from Amazon

Added the US DVD release date of March 23, 2012

Added the US Blu-ray release date of March 23, 2012

Sat., Apr. 9, 2011 Sat., Apr. 9, 2011

from Deadline

Set the production budget to $63,000,000

Sun., Apr. 3, 2011 Sun., Apr. 3, 2011