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Hercules
1997 93 min United States of America G 0+
★8.0
Animation, Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy, Romance
Director: Ron Clements, John Musker
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Description
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!
Budget:
$85M
US Gross:
$99.11M
Worldwide:
$252.71M
Starring
Tate Donovan
Actor
Susan Egan
Actor
James Woods
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 1998
— Best Original Song
Saturn Awards 1998
— Best Fantasy Film
Academy Awards 1998
— Best Original Song
Key opinion
Disney's Hercules is widely regarded as a visually stunning and musically infectious animation that succeeds as a lighthearted family film. While audiences cherish its humor and charismatic supporting cast, some critics find the plot overly simplistic and a departure from the depth of original Greek mythology.
| Production | The film features vibrant, top-tier hand-drawn animation that remains visually impressive decades after release. | |
| Acting | James Woods' charismatic performance as Hades and Danny DeVito's satirical turn as Phil are widely considered the film's standout character portrayals. | |
| Score | The soundtrack delivers memorable, high-energy musical numbers that effectively elevate the emotional beats of the story. | |
| Humor | The humor is effective and witty, successfully blending modern cultural references with classic comedic tropes to appeal to both children and adults. | |
| Adaptation | The narrative's departure from traditional Greek mythology divides viewers; some appreciate the fun, accessible retelling, while others feel the plot is too shallow or inaccurate. |