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Hercules
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Directed by John Musker, Ron Clements. With Tate Donovan, Josh Keaton, Roger Bart.
7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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!
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7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTBestowed 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Hercules.
MoviHero lists June 13, 1997 as the release date for Hercules. John Musker, Ron Clements are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Tate Donovan as Hercules (voice), Josh Keaton as Young Hercules (voice), Roger Bart as Young Hercules (singing voice), Danny DeVito as Philoctetes (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 13, 1997
GenresAdventure · Family · Comedy · Fantasy · Animation · Romance
Runtime1h 33m
DirectorsJohn Musker, Ron Clements
CastTate Donovan as Hercules (voice), Josh Keaton as Young Hercules (voice), Roger Bart as Young Hercules (singing voice), Danny DeVito as Philoctetes (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Hercules right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Hercules runs 1h 33m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.5/10 from 8,217 votes. Updated Nov 14, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“The definition of a meh film, at least for me.”
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“Undoubtedly one of the better 1990s Disney films.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“A true hero. Great. Uh, exactly how do you become a true hero?”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voiceHerculesHercules appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1997-2014, portrayed by Tate Donovan and Dwayne Johnson. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceYoung HerculesYoung Hercules in Hercules (1997), played by Josh Keaton.Open character guide voiceYoung Hercules (singing voice)Young Hercules (singing voice) in Hercules (1997), played by Roger Bart.Open character guide
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