Hercules (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1983, Hercules is an action, fantasy and adventure film directed by Luigi Cozzi, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Hercules, a semi-divine being, squares off against King Minos, who is attempting to use science to gain power and take over the world. With the help of a benevolent sorceress, Circe, Hercules tries to save his beloved Cassiopeia from being sacrificed by Minos, and struggles against laser-breathing creatures and an evil sorceress.
Who’s in it. Hercules stars Lou Ferrigno as Hercules, Sybil Danning as Ariadne, Brad Harris as Augias and Rossana Podestà as Hera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Hercules has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $10.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hercules page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hercules tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hercules (1983)?
- In US, Hercules is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hercules worth watching?
- Hercules holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hercules?
- Hercules stars Lou Ferrigno, Sybil Danning, Brad Harris, Rossana Podestà and Ingrid Anderson.
- When was Hercules released?
- Hercules was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.