Who directed the 1991 fantasy film Hook?

Steven Spielberg directed the 1991 fantasy film Hook.

Hook is a live-action continuation of the Peter Pan story rather than a direct remake of Barrie’s original play or novel. Robin Williams plays Peter Banning, a grown man who has forgotten his childhood identity, while Dustin Hoffman plays Captain Hook. Julia Roberts appears as Tinker Bell, and Bob Hoskins plays Smee.

Spielberg directed the film from a screenplay credited to several writers, including Jim V. Hart and Malia Scotch Marmo. The story imagines Peter as an adult lawyer whose children are abducted by Hook, forcing him to recover his memories and return to Neverland.

The film is often remembered for its lavish production design, pirate adventure, and emphasis on childhood imagination. It should not be confused with the 2003 live-action Peter Pan film, which was directed by P. J. Hogan. Hook is also distinct from later productions centered on Hook’s early life or on Peter’s origins.