Hercules (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Hercules is a 1997 animated comedy directed by John Musker, starring Rip Torn, Danny DeVito and James Woods. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $252.7 million worldwide on a $85 million budget. It won 4 awards from 7 nominations, including Best Achievement in Character Animation at the Annie Awards 1997. Critics gave it 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- John Musker
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- Budget
- $85M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hercules About?
The premise of Hercules without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Stripped of his immortality, a demigod embarks on an extraordinary journey to reclaim his divine heritage. Facing the trials of a mortal life, he must confront formidable adversaries and rediscover the legendary strength and courage that define Hercules. Along the way, he experiences adventure, fantasy, and romance as he fights to restore his place among the gods.
Hercules Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- hercules
- olympus
- greek god
- ancient greece
- hades
- titan
- satyr
- pegasus
- anachronism
- superhuman strength
- teenager
- struck by lightning
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- based on greek myth
- ancient history
- hero
- love
- monster
- baby
- self sacrifice
- reference to trojan war
- bully comeuppance
- sword and sandal
- 2d animation
- wilhelm scream
- rock monster
- three headed creature
- cyclops
- cerberus
- centaur
- god woman relationship
- blockbuster
- legend
- helicopter
- mythology
- ice monster
- statue
- lava monster
- hercules character
- bare chested male
- hades the greek deity
- hera the greek deity
- hermes the greek deity
- zeus the greek deity
- hand drawn animation
- traditional animation
- disney animated canon
- villain
- strength
- soda
- temple
Hercules Cast
Rip Torn leads the cast, with Danny DeVito and James Woods. Directed by John Musker; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Musker
Also Starring in Hercules
· 5 moreHercules Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hercules 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
User score 8.0
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TMDB 75% User score
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Hercules Plot Summary
What happens in Hercules from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Based on the rich mythological tales of Hercules and Heracles, the story unfolds on Mt. Olympus, where Zeus and his wife celebrate the birth of their son, Hercules. However, the God of the Underworld, Hades, is far from pleased with this birth. Returning to his dark realm, Hades consults the three Fates, who forewarn him that an alignment of planets in 18 years could grant him the power to unleash the Titans, imprisoned by Zeus, allowing him to dethrone the king of the gods. Yet, lurking in the shadows is Hercules, who may thwart his plans.
Full summary
The whole story of Hercules, scene by scene
Hercules Box Office & Budget
Hercules grossed $252.7 million worldwide on a $85 million budget, 3.0 times what it cost. $99.1 million came from the US and Canada and $153.6 million (61%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$252.7M
3.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $99.1M
- International
- $153.6M
- Budget
- $85M
Hercules Awards & Nominations
Hercules won 4 awards from 7 nominations, including Best Achievement in Character Animation at the Annie Awards 1997. Its biggest night was the Annie Awards 1997, with 4 wins from 6 nominations.
4 wins7 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1998 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Song
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Annie Awards 1997 4 wins · 6 nominations- Won Best Achievement in Character Animation
- Won Best Achievement in Directing – Ron Clements
- Won Best Achievement in Effects Animation
- Won Best Achievement in Producing
- Nominated Best Achievement in Character Animation
Hercules Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 5 trailers.
- Trailer Hercules - Sneak Peek #1 (October 29, 1996)
- Trailer Hercules - 1998 VHS Trailer
- Trailer Hercules - Sneak Peek #2 (February 4, 1997)
- Trailer Hercules - Sneak Peek #3 (April 15, 1997)
How Well Do You Know Hercules?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who are Hercules' divine parents?
Hercules Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Disney's Hercules” and “Iraklis: Pera apo to mytho”.
- Also known as
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- Disney's Hercules
- Iraklis: Pera apo to mytho
- Ηρακλής: Πέρα από το μύθο
- Herkules
- Hércules
- Herkül
- Геркулес
- 大力士
- הרקולס
- ヘラクレス
- 헤라클레스
- Херкулес
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- Херкул
- هرکول
- Heraklis
- هرقل
- เฮอร์คิวลิส
- Gerkules
- Dũng Sĩ Héc Quyn, ჰერკულესი
- Hèrcules
- Herkul
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Movies Like Hercules
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Hercules, The Amazing Feats of Young Hercules and The Legend of Hercules.
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Hercules 1958 -
The Amazing Feats of Young Hercules 1997 -
The Legend of Hercules 2014 -
Hercules 1983 -
Hercules 2014 -
Hercules Unchained 1959 -
Hercules 2005 -
Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus 1998 -
Hercules in the Haunted World 1961 -
The Adventures of Hercules 1985 -
Hercules in New York 1970 -
Hercules: Zero to Hero 1999
Hercules FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Hercules, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hercules?
Hercules runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Hercules released?
Hercules was released on June 27, 1997.
Who directed Hercules?
Hercules was directed by John Musker.
More films by John Musker Who is in the cast of Hercules?
Hercules stars Rip Torn, Danny DeVito and James Woods, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Hercules make at the box office?
Hercules grossed $252.7 million worldwide ($99.1 million domestic, $153.6 million international) on a budget of $85 million.
How is Hercules rated?
Hercules has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 74 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
What awards did Hercules win?
Hercules won 4 awards from 7 nominations, including Best Achievement in Character Animation at the Annie Awards 1997.
Does Hercules have a post-credit scene?
No. Hercules has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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