Hercules (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1997, Hercules is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Ron Clements, running about 93 minutes. “Zero to hero!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bestowed with superhuman strength, a young mortal named Hercules sets out to prove himself a hero in the eyes of his father, the great god Zeus. Along with his friends Pegasus, a flying horse, and Phil, a personal trainer, Hercules is tricked by the hilarious, hotheaded villain Hades, who's plotting to take over Mount Olympus!
Who’s in it. Hercules stars Tate Donovan as Hercules (voice), Josh Keaton as Young Hercules (voice), Roger Bart as Young Hercules (singing voice) and Danny DeVito as Philoctetes (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Hercules has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $252.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus 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 Hercules page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hercules tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hercules (1997)?
- In US, Hercules is available to stream on Disney Plus, 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 Hercules worth watching?
- Hercules holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hercules?
- Hercules stars Tate Donovan, Josh Keaton, Roger Bart, Danny DeVito and James Woods.
- When was Hercules released?
- Hercules was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.