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Hercules

1997·Movie
1h 33min·G
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic747.9Rotten Tomatoes83%76%
IMDb7.3Metacritic747.9Rotten Tomatoes83%76%

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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Nostalgia9

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Fantasy, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and editing

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality10
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

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About

The man. The myth. The movie.

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!
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Crew

Directed by:
Ron Clements, John Musker, Rick Moore
Written by:
Ron Clements, John Musker, Irene Mecchi
Produced by:
Ron Clements, John Musker, Ruth Lambert
Composed by:
Michael Bolton, Lora Hirschberg, Gary Rydstrom

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Questions about Hercules

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hercules legally?

Disney+

Hercules is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hercules worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hercules rated?

GViolence

It's rated G in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Hercules?

1 h 33 min

Hercules runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hercules?

Critics79
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see Hercules much the same way.

Was Hercules a box office hit?

Budget$85 million
Box office$253 million

Yes. It cost about $85 million to make and earned $253 million worldwide, 3.0 times its budget.

What language is Hercules in?

EnglishSpanishGreek

It was made in English, with some Spanish, Greek. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hercules?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hercules in 89 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hercules use?

Surrounded by IdiotsJust in TimeCurtain CamouflageThe Pearly GatesRefusing ParadiseCovered in GungeFake-Out OpeningKarmic JackpotEstablishing Character MomentLet's Get Dangerous!"Eureka!" MomentDramatically Missing the Pointand 476 more

TV Tropes lists 488 storytelling tropes for Hercules, including Surrounded by Idiots, Just in Time, Curtain Camouflage.