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Hercules

  • 19971997
  • GG
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
225K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
974
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  • Cast & crew
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James Woods, Danny DeVito, Matt Frewer, Bobcat Goldthwait, Rip Torn, Tate Donovan, Josh Keaton, Roger Bart, and Susan Egan in Hercules (1997)
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The son of Zeus and Hera is stripped of his immortality as an infant and must become a true hero in order to reclaim it.The son of Zeus and Hera is stripped of his immortality as an infant and must become a true hero in order to reclaim it.The son of Zeus and Hera is stripped of his immortality as an infant and must become a true hero in order to reclaim it.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
225K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
974
142
  • Directors
    • Ron Clements
    • John Musker
  • Writers
    • Ron Clements(animation screenplay by)
    • John Musker(animation screenplay by)
    • Don McEnery(animation screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Tate Donovan(voice)
    • Susan Egan(voice)
    • James Woods(voice)
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Ron Clements
    • John Musker
  • Writers
    • Ron Clements(animation screenplay by)
    • John Musker(animation screenplay by)
    • Don McEnery(animation screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Tate Donovan(voice)
    • Susan Egan(voice)
    • James Woods(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 247User reviews
    • 92Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 9 wins & 16 nominations total

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    Cheryl Freeman, LaChanze, Roz Ryan, Vanéese Y. Thomas, and Lillias White in Hercules (1997)
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    James Woods and Susan Egan in Hercules (1997)
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    James Woods, Danny DeVito, Matt Frewer, Bobcat Goldthwait, Rip Torn, Samantha Eggar, Tate Donovan, Susan Egan, Cheryl Freeman, LaChanze, Roz Ryan, Vanéese Y. Thomas, and Lillias White in Hercules (1997)
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    Danny DeVito and Tate Donovan in Hercules (1997)

    Top cast

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    Tate Donovan
    Tate Donovan
    • Herculesas Hercules
    • (voice)
    Susan Egan
    Susan Egan
    • Megas Meg
    • (voice)
    James Woods
    James Woods
    • Hadesas Hades
    • (voice)
    Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie
    • Alcmeneas Alcmene
    • (voice)
    Roger Bart
    Roger Bart
    • Young Herculesas Young Hercules
    • (singing voice)
    Mary Kay Bergman
    Mary Kay Bergman
    • Earthquake Ladyas Earthquake Lady
    • (voice)
    • …
    Corey Burton
    Corey Burton
    • Titansas Titans
    • (voice)
    • …
    Danny DeVito
    Danny DeVito
    • Philas Phil
    • (voice)
    Jim Cummings
    Jim Cummings
    • Nessus the River Centauras Nessus the River Centaur
    • (voice)
    • …
    Keith David
    Keith David
    • Apollo the Sun Godas Apollo the Sun God
    • (voice)
    Paddi Edwards
    Paddi Edwards
    • Atroposas Atropos
    • (voice)
    Samantha Eggar
    Samantha Eggar
    • Heraas Hera
    • (voice)
    Cheryl Freeman
    Cheryl Freeman
    • Melpomeneas Melpomene
    • (voice)
    Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman
    • Heavyset Womanas Heavyset Woman
    • (voice)
    Matt Frewer
    Matt Frewer
    • Panicas Panic
    • (voice)
    Amanda Plummer
    Amanda Plummer
    • Clothoas Clotho
    • (voice)
    Bobcat Goldthwait
    Bobcat Goldthwait
    • Painas Pain
    • (voice)
    Bug Hall
    Bug Hall
    • Little Boyas Little Boy
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Ron Clements
      • John Musker
    • Writers
      • Ron Clements(animation screenplay by)
      • John Musker(animation screenplay by)
      • Don McEnery(animation screenplay by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The role of Hades is one of James Woods' all-time favorite characters. So much so, any time Disney needs him to reprise the character for any cartoon show and video game, such as Hercules (1998) or Kingdom Hearts, he has agreed to do so. When this film was about to go over-budget, he offered to refund his salary and finish the film for free. Disney decided against this, and finished the film anyway.
    • Goofs
      All of the characters are referred to by their Greek mythological names except for Hercules. Hercules is the Roman equivalent to the Greek Herakles.
    • Quotes

      Hades: I can't believe this guy! I throw everything I've got at him, and it doesn't even...

      [Hades notices Pain is wearing Air-Hercs]

      Hades: What... are... those?

      Pain: Um, I don't know. I-I thought they looked kinda dashing...

      Hades: [slowly burns up] I've got 24 hours to get rid of this... bozo, or the entire scheme I've been setting up for 18 years goes up in smoke, and YOU ARE WEARING HIS MERCHANDISE?

      [Hades hears a noise, and sees Panic slurping some "Herculade"]

      Panic: [chuckles nervously] Thirsty?

      [Hades screams, and blows up a volcano]

    • Crazy credits
      At the end of the closing credits, Hades is heard complaining.
    • Alternate versions
      Instead of a reprise of "A Star is Born," a pop-rock rendition of "I Won't Say (I'm In Love)" by American singer Belinda Carlisle is heard during the end credits of some non-English-language versions of this movie.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Frollo Show: Frollo Misses his Mother (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      The Gospel Truth (Prologue)
      (uncredited)
      Music by Alan Menken
      Lyrics by David Zippel

    User reviews247

    Review
    Top review
    The last of the new classics
    Although I know I have heaped praise on several other Disney films...Hercules stands out as my favourite among them all. After this movie the Disney features once again seemed to slip downhill. However I can watch this movie again and again, it has a spectacular Greek chorus, gospel type score, which will ring in your head for days (and you will like it!). The characters are all likeable, even the villain and it is absolutely hilarious!

    I have never understood the panning this film got from Disney fans, as I have never comprehended what there is to dislike. The animation is beautifully done, although it is done in the style of Greek art, which may not be to everyone's taste (very similar situation to Sleeping Beauty which was disliked by some because it was animated in the style of a medieval tapestry), but it works wonderfully for the film.

    Take a chance and watch it...and when you're done watching it for the sixteenth time, go out and buy the soundtrack!
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    • Lady Jasmine
    • Jun 14, 2002

    FAQ3

    • Wouldn't Pain and Panic's force-feeding of the potion hurt Hercules? After all, he was just a baby.
    • What would happen if the spiked skull pacifier was in Hercules' mouth?
    • But if Hercules has been alive this whole time, why hasn't Hades been able to find out the truth?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 27, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Stream hercules officially on Disney+ Hotstar Indonesia
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Greek
    • Also known as
      • Hércules
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Walt Disney Animation Studios
      • Walt Disney Feature Animation Paris
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $85,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $99,112,101
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $249,567
      • Jun 15, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $252,712,101
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1(original and intended ratio)

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