Popeye Meets Hercules (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1948, Popeye Meets Hercules is an animation film directed by Bill Tytla, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. The first Olympics, starring Hercules (looking, but not quite sounding, like a really pumped-up Bluto), who challenges anyone to do the same feats as him. Popeye takes that challenge, of course. First, they battle animals, with Bluto pulling the skins off two wild elephants and Popeye turning three lions into a nesting set. The discus throw doesn't go well, with Herc's disc swooping Popeye into Herc's hand. The javelin is even worse for Popeye, with Herc throwing him all the way to the moon. This gives him a chance to go after Olive in typical Bluto fashion; her cries of help reach Popeye, who prays to the Greek goddess Spinachia, who delivers a can of spinach to him.
Who’s in it. Popeye Meets Hercules stars Jack Mercer as Popeye/Freshman/Announcer (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Popeye Meets Hercules sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Popeye Meets Hercules page.
If you liked it. Fans of Popeye Meets Hercules tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Popeye Meets Hercules (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Popeye Meets Hercules change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Popeye Meets Hercules worth watching?
- Popeye Meets Hercules holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Popeye Meets Hercules?
- Popeye Meets Hercules stars Jack Mercer.
- When was Popeye Meets Hercules released?
- Popeye Meets Hercules was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.