The Twelve Labours (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2006, The Twelve Labours is a drama film directed by Ricardo Elias, running about 90 minutes. “A contemporary interpretation of the Hercules's myth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of a young black man, Héracles, who after being released from a juvenile institution, tries to apply for his first honest job as a motorcycle delivery boy. To get the job, he has to perform 12 hard tasks in São Paulo.
Who’s in it. The Twelve Labours stars Sidney Santiago as Héracles, Flávio Bauraqui as Jonas, Vera Mancini as Roseli and Vanessa Giácomo as Simone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Twelve Labours has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Twelve Labours page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Twelve Labours tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Twelve Labours (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Twelve Labours change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Twelve Labours worth watching?
- The Twelve Labours holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Twelve Labours?
- The Twelve Labours stars Sidney Santiago, Flávio Bauraqui, Vera Mancini, Vanessa Giácomo and Francisca Queiroz.
- When was The Twelve Labours released?
- The Twelve Labours was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.