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The Legend of Hercules

2014Movie1 h 39 minPG-13

25
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3Letterboxd1.8/5Metacritic222.4Rotten Tomatoes5%33%

A thrilling, fast-paced action movie about history and fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Story

Every man has a destiny.

In Ancient Greece 1200 B.C., a queen succumbs to the lust of Zeus to bear a son promised to overthrow the tyrannical rule of the king and restore peace to a land in hardship. But this prince, Hercules, knows nothing of his real identity or his destiny. He desires only one thing: the love of Hebe, Princess of Crete, who has been promised to his own brother. When Hercules learns of his greater purpose, he must choose: to flee with his true love or to fulfill his destiny and become the true hero of his time. The story behind one of the greatest myths is revealed in this action-packed epic - a tale of love, sacrifice and the strength of the human spirit.

Feels like

  • Ancient Greece
  • Mythological Hero
  • Action-Adventure
  • Love & Destiny
  • Swords & Sandals
  • Spectacle
  • Hero's Journey
  • Classical Fantasy

Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Renny Harlin
Written by
Renny Harlin, Sean Hood, Giulio Steve
Produced by
Renny Harlin, Danny Lerner, Boaz Davidson
Music by
Tuomas Kantelinen

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Facts

January 10, 2014 · 1 h 39 min · PG-13

Released
January 10, 2014
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
Bulgaria, United States
Budget
$70 million
Box office
$61 million
Available in
60 countries

Tropes

Bloodless Carnage, Everybody Loves Zeus, Adaptation Species Change +9

  • Bloodless Carnage
  • Everybody Loves Zeus
  • Adaptation Species Change
  • The Un-Favorite
  • Faking the Dead
  • Rogues' Gallery Transplant
  • Shirtless Scene
  • Unexplained Recovery
  • Combat by Champion
  • Shock and Awe
  • And Now You Must Marry Me
  • Attacking Through Yourself

12 of 21 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Legend of Hercules?"

Questions about The Legend of Hercules

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Legend of Hercules?

The RokuFawesomeXumo PlayStarzMovieSphere+

In the United States, The Legend of Hercules streams on Starz and MovieSphere+, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Fawesome, and Xumo Play. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 28 other countries.

Is The Legend of Hercules worth watching?

25
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 25 (IMDb 4.3, Letterboxd 1.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 5%, and Metacritic 22). Audiences rate it higher (34 out of 100) than critics (14).

Is The Legend of Hercules okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Legend of Hercules?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Legend of Hercules good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was The Legend of Hercules a box office flop?

Budget$70 million
Box office$61 million

Yes: it cost about $70 million to make and earned $61 million worldwide, 88% of its budget.

What tropes does The Legend of Hercules use?

Bloodless CarnageEverybody Loves ZeusAdaptation Species ChangeThe Un-FavoriteFaking the DeadRogues' Gallery TransplantShirtless SceneUnexplained RecoveryCombat by ChampionShock and AweAnd Now You Must Marry MeAttacking Through Yourselfand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Bloodless Carnage, Everybody Loves Zeus, and Adaptation Species Change.