Hercules.

Name: Hercules
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Musical
Released: 1997-06-27
Duration: 93 min
Cast: Tate Donovan, James Woods, Barbara Barrie, Danny DeVito, Susan Egan

A hero is more than muscle.

Hercules hopes to regain his place among the gods by proving himself a hero. Training, fame and romance complicate that ambition while Hades prepares a plan to overthrow Olympus.

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Why it’s a little special

A brisk myth-inspired comedy full of visual jokes and gospel-influenced songs. Beneath the spectacle is a useful distinction between being famous and doing something brave for another person.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

General audiences

US film rating

Monsters, battles and threats to kill a baby. Characters apparently die, souls appear in the underworld, and there are romantic jokes and manipulative relationships.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: John Musker, Ron Clements
Starring: Tate Donovan, James Woods, Barbara Barrie, Danny DeVito, Susan Egan, Rip Torn, Samantha Eggar, Matt Frewer, Bobcat Goldthwait, Hal Holbrook, Amanda Plummer, Carole Shelley, Josh Keaton, Paul Shaffer, Charlton Heston, Keith David
Written by: Ron Clements, Don McEnery, Bob Shaw, Irene Mecchi, Kaan Kalyon, Kelly Wightman, Randy Cartwright, John Ramirez, Jeff Snow, Vance Gerry, Kirk Hanson, Tamara Lusher, Francis Glebas, Mark Kennedy, Bruce Morris, Don Dougherty, Thom Enriquez
Produced by: Alice Dewey, John Musker, Ron Clements
Release date: June 27, 1997
Runtime: 93 minutes
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Musical
Studio: Walt Disney Animation Studios
Language: English