Hercules(1997)
“The man. The myth. The movie.”
Overview
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!
Director
John Musker
Studio
Walt Disney Feature Animation
Budget
$85M
Revenue
$253M
Cast
Tate Donovan
as Hercules (voice)
Josh Keaton
as Young Hercules (voice)
Roger Bart
as Young Hercules (singing voice)
Danny DeVito
as Philoctetes (voice)
James Woods
as Hades (voice)
Susan Egan
as Meg (voice)
Bobcat Goldthwait
as Pain (voice)
Matt Frewer
as Panic (voice)
Rip Torn
as Zeus (voice)
Samantha Eggar
as Hera (voice)
Barbara Barrie
as Alcmene (voice)
Hal Holbrook
as Amphitryon (voice)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$85M
Box Office
$253M
Production Companies
Walt Disney Feature Animation • Walt Disney Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hercules?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Hercules (1997).
What is Hercules about?▼
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!
Who directed Hercules?▼
Hercules was directed by John Musker and released in 1997. It is a animation, family, fantasy, adventure, comedy, romance film.
How long is Hercules?▼
Hercules has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in Hercules?▼
The cast of Hercules includes Tate Donovan as Hercules (voice), Josh Keaton as Young Hercules (voice), Roger Bart as Young Hercules (singing voice), Danny DeVito as Philoctetes (voice), James Woods as Hades (voice) and more.
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