How Does the Book Hugo End

Hugo awakens in a cell. He reveals everything to the inspector and is released to be adopted by Georges, Mama Jean, and Isabelle. He and Méliès repair the automaton together.

Is Hugo a sad movie?

Although it’s rated PG and there is nothing unsuitable in terms of scary, violent or mature content, kids younger than 10 or so will probably find some parts of the story too sad. Its pace and mood are also on the slow and subtle side.

Does Hugo have a happy ending?

He remains sad, telling Hugo that while one print survives, life never has a happy ending. … During the chase, Hugo and the automoton get stuck on the train tracks, and though Station Inspector manages to save Hugo from an oncoming train, the automoton is destroyed.