Hercules
1997 | 93 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy, Romance
Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83%) and audiences rate it highly (7.5/10). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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Bestowed with superhuman strength, a young mortal named Hercules sets out to prove himself a hero in the eyes of his father, the great god Zeus. Along with his friends Pegasus, a flying horse, and Phil, a personal trainer, Hercules is tricked by the hilarious, hotheaded villain Hades, who's plotting to take over Mount Olympus!
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.5/10 from 8K viewers
- AwardsBelow par
1 win, 1 other nomination — won Annie Award; nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$253 million worldwide on a $85 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Measured from current popularity
Where to watch in US
Disney PlusRent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Trailer
Cast & crew
Directed by Ron Clements, John Musker
- Tate DonovanHercules (voice)
- Josh KeatonYoung Hercules (voice)
- Roger BartYoung Hercules (singing voice)
- Danny DeVitoPhiloctetes (voice)
- James WoodsHades (voice)
- Susan EganMeg (voice)
- Bobcat GoldthwaitPain (voice)
- Matt FrewerPanic (voice)
- Rip TornZeus (voice)
- Samantha EggarHera (voice)