The definition of a meh film, at least for me. <em>'Hercules'</em> doesn't stick a connection, I felt very unfulfilled throughout. I have little negatives, yet there isn't much the other way either. I like the cast, but that's honestly about it. James Woods, Danny DeVito and Rip Torn all give noteworthy performances in the roles of Hades, Phil and Zeus. However, Tate Donovan as the titular character is…
The man. The myth. The movie.
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!
Top Cast
Tate Donovan
Hercules (voice)
Josh Keaton
Young Hercules (voice)
Roger Bart
Young Hercules (singing voice)
Danny DeVito
Philoctetes (voice)
James Woods
Hades (voice)
Susan Egan
Meg (voice)
Bobcat Goldthwait
Pain (voice)
Matt Frewer
Panic (voice)
Rip Torn
Zeus (voice)
Samantha Eggar
Hera (voice)
Barbara Barrie
Alcmene (voice)
Hal Holbrook
Amphitryon (voice)
Paul Shaffer
Hermes (voice)
Amanda Plummer
Clotho (voice)
Carole Shelley
Lachesis (voice)
Paddi Edwards
Atropos (voice)
Reviews
Undoubtedly one of the better 1990s Disney films. The story and animation are very much centre stage with the music much less important - no big power ballads! It is a fun take on the Herculean mythology of ancient Greece. Beginning with a suitably grand opening narrative from Charlton Heston, no less, we learn that Hades is desperate to avenge himself on Zeus - who tricked him into ruling the underworld after he…
FAQ about Hercules
What is Hercules 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…
When was Hercules released?
Hercules was released in 1997.
What genres does Hercules belong to?
Hercules is categorised as Animation, Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy, Romance.
Who stars in Hercules?
The cast of Hercules includes Tate Donovan, Josh Keaton, Roger Bart, Danny DeVito, James Woods.