Overview
A young demigod embarks on an epic quest to prove himself as a true hero, battling gods and monsters along the way.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- energetic
- warm
- family movie night
- kids movie night
Movie Details
- Directors
- John Musker, Ron Clements
- Release Date
- 1997-06-13
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (8128)
Cast
- Tate Donovan
- Josh Keaton
- Roger Bart
- Danny DeVito
- James Woods
- Susan Egan
- Bobcat Goldthwait
- Matt Frewer
- Rip Torn
- Samantha Eggar
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Hercules about?
- A spirited Disney mythological adventure follows a superstrong outcast who learns that real heroism comes from sacrifice rather than divine power.
- What is Hercules like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Hercules as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Hercules violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Hercules as mild.
- What did critics think of Hercules?
- Critics generally found the film entertaining and visually lively, praising its humor, animation, and inventive take on Greek mythology while viewing its music and emotional impact as less consistent.
- Which films are like Hercules?
- Films with a similar feel include Aladdin, The Lion King, and Mulan.
- How long is Hercules?
- Hercules runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch Hercules?
- In United States, Hercules streams on Disney Plus.
