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Hercules in New York

1970Movie1 h 32 minG

28
BadGoodWatch score
28
BadGoodWatch score

Summary

Hercules is sent from Mount Olympus to modern-day Manhattan, where he takes up professional wrestling before getting mixed up with a gang of mobsters.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

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Cast

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Written by
Aubrey Wisberg
Produced by
Aubrey Wisberg
Music by
John Balamos

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Facts

February 23, 1970 · 1 h 32 min · G

Released
February 23, 1970
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$300,000
Available in
26 countries

Tropes

Ancient Grome, Artistic License – Religion, Bears Are Bad News +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Hercules in New York?"

Questions about Hercules in New York

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hercules in New York?

In the United States, Hercules in New York streams on MovieSphere+ and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Hercules in New York worth watching?

28
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 28 (IMDb 3.4, Letterboxd 2.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 14%, and Metacritic 23). Audiences rate it higher (37 out of 100) than critics (19).

Is Hercules in New York okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Hercules in New York make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Hercules in New York?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Hercules in New York use?

Ancient GromeArtistic License – ReligionBears Are Bad NewsThe BetBrought Down to NormalIronic HellWicked CulturedEvil StepmotherShown Their WorkHere We Go Again!Naked on ArrivalDeus ex Machinaand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Ancient Grome, Artistic License – Religion, and Bears Are Bad News.