The Legend of Hercules (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2014, The Legend of Hercules is an action and adventure film directed by Renny Harlin, running about 99 minutes. “Every man has a destiny.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Ancient Greece 1200 B.C., a queen succumbs to the lust of Zeus to bear a son promised to overthrow the tyrannical rule of the king and restore peace to a land in hardship. But this prince, Hercules, knows nothing of his real identity or his destiny. He desires only one thing: the love of Hebe, Princess of Crete, who has been promised to his own brother. When Hercules learns of his greater purpose, he must choose: to flee with his true love or to fulfill his destiny and become the true hero of his time. The story behind one of the greatest myths is revealed in this action-packed epic - a tale of love, sacrifice and the strength of the human spirit.
Who’s in it. The Legend of Hercules stars Kellan Lutz as Hercules, Liam McIntyre as Sotiris, Gaia Weiss as Hebe and Scott Adkins as King Amphitryon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Legend of Hercules has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $61.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV channel and MovieSphere+ Amazon 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 The Legend of Hercules page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Legend 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 The Legend of Hercules (2014)?
- In US, The Legend of Hercules is available to stream on Starz Apple TV channel and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, 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 The Legend of Hercules worth watching?
- The Legend of Hercules holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Legend of Hercules?
- The Legend of Hercules stars Kellan Lutz, Liam McIntyre, Gaia Weiss, Scott Adkins and Roxanne McKee.
- When was The Legend of Hercules released?
- The Legend of Hercules was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.