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.
- Directors
- 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
- 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)
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 9 wins & 16 nominations total
Videos3
Susan Egan
- Megas Meg
- (voice)
James Woods
- Hadesas Hades
- (voice)
Roger Bart
- Young Herculesas Young Hercules
- (singing voice)
Corey Burton
- Titansas Titans
- (voice)
- …
Danny DeVito
- Philas Phil
- (voice)
Samantha Eggar
- Heraas Hera
- (voice)
Matt Frewer
- Panicas Panic
- (voice)
Bobcat Goldthwait
- Painas Pain
- (voice)
- Directors
- Writers
- Ron Clements(animation screenplay by)
- John Musker(animation screenplay by)
- Don McEnery(animation screenplay by)
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
- All cast & crew
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe 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.
- GoofsAll 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 creditsAt the end of the closing credits, Hades is heard complaining.
- Alternate versionsInstead 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.
- ConnectionsEdited into The Frollo Show: Frollo Misses his Mother (2011)
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!
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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- Jun 14, 2002
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official sites
- Languages
- Also known as
- Hércules
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- 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
- Runtime1 hour 33 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1(original and intended ratio)
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