Hercules and Admetus (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1986, Hercules and Admetus is an animation film directed by Anatoliy Petrov, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. Admetus, king of Feres, makes an agreement with the Fates to postpone the date of his death, in exchange for someone else taking his place, without knowing that the chosen one will be his beloved wife Alcestis. Desperate, Admetus asks Hercules for help in rescuing Alcestis from death... An animated short film based on the Greek myth of Admetus and Alcestis.
Who’s in it. Hercules and Admetus stars Armen Dzhigarkhanyan, Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy and Anna Kamenkova.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Hercules and Admetus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hercules and Admetus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hercules and Admetus tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hercules and Admetus (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hercules and Admetus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hercules and Admetus worth watching?
- Hercules and Admetus holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hercules and Admetus?
- Hercules and Admetus stars Armen Dzhigarkhanyan, Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy and Anna Kamenkova.
- When was Hercules and Admetus released?
- Hercules and Admetus was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.