Hugo Movie Trailer
MPAA Rating: PG, for mild thematic material, some action/peril and smokingGenre: Adventure/Family/Myster
Runtime: 127 minutes
Starring: Asa Butterfield, Chloe Grace Moretz, Sacha Baron Cohen, Ben Kingsley, Jude Law
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Director: Martin Scorcese
Release Date: November 23, 2011
Hugo - Official Synopsis
Twelve-year-old Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric girl and the owner of a small toy booth in the train station, Hugo's undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy.
Read More: Hugo Movie Review for Parents
Hugo - The Book
The movie Hugo is based on the award-winning, imaginative New York Times best-seller, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, by Brian Selznick. The unique novel uses words and stunning, mysterious looking pictures to tell the fascinating story of the young orphan boy. The pictures are drawn in black and white with great detail and from many different perspectives. The book is studied in school by many children and has a wealth of literary qualities that are fabulous for discussions as well as artwork that is perfect for teaching kids to analyze art and perspective. Read Elizabeth Kennedy's, guide to children's books, 5-star review of The Invention of Hugo Cabret to find out more about the book.
