Hercules in New York (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1970, Hercules in New York is a comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman, running about 92 minutes. “See Him Topple Two Ton Newspaper Rolls! See Him Toss Tough Men Like Toothpicks!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hercules is sent from Mount Olympus to modern-day Manhattan, where he takes up professional wrestling before getting mixed up with a gang of mobsters.
Who’s in it. Hercules in New York stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Hercules, Deborah Loomis as Helen Camden, Taina Elg as Nemesis and James Karen as Professor Camden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Hercules in New York has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 in New York page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hercules in New York tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hercules in New York (1970)?
- In US, Hercules in New York is available to 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 in New York worth watching?
- Hercules in New York holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hercules in New York?
- Hercules in New York stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Deborah Loomis, Taina Elg, James Karen and Arnold Stang.
- When was Hercules in New York released?
- Hercules in New York was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.