# Hercules (1997)

> A spirited Disney mythological adventure follows a superstrong outcast who learns that real heroism comes from sacrifice rather than divine power.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6865

## Facts

- Runtime: 93 min
- Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy, Romance
- Director: John Musker, Ron Clements
- Cast: Tate Donovan, Josh Keaton, Roger Bart, Danny DeVito, James Woods, Susan Egan, Bobcat Goldthwait, Matt Frewer
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119282/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, energetic, warm, family movie night, kids movie night

## Synopsis

A young demigod embarks on an epic quest to prove himself as a true hero, battling gods and monsters along the way.

## Movies like Hercules

- [Moana (2016)](https://ember.film/movie/164593)
- [The Lion King (1994)](https://ember.film/movie/4149)
- [Thor: Tales of Asgard (2011)](https://ember.film/movie/43959)
- [Tarzan (1999)](https://ember.film/movie/23167)
- [The Book of Life (2014)](https://ember.film/movie/130763)
- [Tarzan II (2005)](https://ember.film/movie/9372)
- [Pocahontas (1995)](https://ember.film/movie/5602)
- [Tangled (2010)](https://ember.film/movie/24480)
- [Wonder Woman (2009)](https://ember.film/movie/9158)
- [Aladdin (1992)](https://ember.film/movie/657)

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