Hercules Unchained (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1959, Hercules Unchained is an action and fantasy film directed by Pietro Francisci, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. En route to Thebes for an important diplomatic mission, Hercules drinks from a magic spring and loses his memory. He spends most of the movie in the pleasure gardens of Queen Omphale of Lydia. While young Ulysses tries to help him regain his memory, political tensions escalate in Thebes, and Hercules' new wife Iole finds herself in mortal danger.
Who’s in it. Hercules Unchained stars Steve Reeves as Ercole (Hercules), Sylva Koscina as Iole, bride of Ercole, Sylvia Lopez as Queen Onfale, of Lidia and Gabriele Antonini as Ulisse, son of Laertes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Hercules Unchained has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hercules Unchained page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hercules Unchained 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 Unchained (1959)?
- In US, Hercules Unchained is available to stream on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hercules Unchained worth watching?
- Hercules Unchained holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hercules Unchained?
- Hercules Unchained stars Steve Reeves, Sylva Koscina, Sylvia Lopez, Gabriele Antonini and Primo Carnera.
- When was Hercules Unchained released?
- Hercules Unchained was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.