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Hercules (1997)

"The man. The myth. The movie."

7.519971h 33mEN
AnimationFamilyFantasyAdventureComedyRomance

Directed by Ron Clements

Rating

7.5/10

Runtime

1h 33m

Language

EN

Release

June 13, 1997

Director

Ron Clements

Official Trailer

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Overview

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...

Cast

Tate Donovan

Tate Donovan

Hercules (voice)

Josh Keaton

Josh Keaton

Young Hercules (voice)

Roger Bart

Roger Bart

Young Hercules (singing voice)

Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito

Philoctetes (voice)

James Woods

James Woods

Hades (voice)

Susan Egan

Susan Egan

Meg (voice)

Bobcat Goldthwait

Bobcat Goldthwait

Pain (voice)

Matt Frewer

Matt Frewer

Panic (voice)

Rip Torn

Rip Torn

Zeus (voice)

Samantha Eggar

Samantha Eggar

Hera (voice)

Barbara Barrie

Barbara Barrie

Alcmene (voice)

Hal Holbrook

Hal Holbrook

Amphitryon (voice)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Hercules (1997), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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!

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Hercules. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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