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Herkules

Original title: Hercules
  • 1997
  • K-8/6
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
243K
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Danny DeVito, Matt Frewer, Bobcat Goldthwait, Tate Donovan, and Susan Egan in Herkules (1997)
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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
    • Ron Clements
    • John Musker
  • Writers
    • Ron Clements
    • John Musker
    • Don McEnery
  • Stars
    • Tate Donovan
    • Susan Egan
    • James Woods
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    243K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    814
    2
    • Directors
      • Ron Clements
      • John Musker
    • Writers
      • Ron Clements
      • John Musker
      • Don McEnery
    • Stars
      • Tate Donovan
      • Susan Egan
      • James Woods
    • 258User reviews
    • 93Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 9 wins & 16 nominations total

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    Cheryl Freeman, LaChanze, Roz Ryan, Vanéese Y. Thomas, and Lillias White in Herkules (1997)
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    James Woods and Susan Egan in Herkules (1997)
    Danny DeVito and Tate Donovan in Herkules (1997)
    Danny DeVito and Tate Donovan in Herkules (1997)
    James Woods in Herkules (1997)
    James Woods, Danny DeVito, Matt Frewer, Bobcat Goldthwait, Rip Torn, Samantha Eggar, Tate Donovan, Susan Egan, Cheryl Freeman, LaChanze, Roz Ryan, Vanéese Y. Thomas, and Lillias White in Herkules (1997)
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    Top cast

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    Tate Donovan
    Tate Donovan
    • Hercules
    • (voice)
    Susan Egan
    Susan Egan
    • Meg
    • (voice)
    James Woods
    James Woods
    • Hades
    • (voice)
    Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie
    • Alcmene
    • (voice)
    Roger Bart
    Roger Bart
    • Young Hercules
    • (singing voice)
    Mary Kay Bergman
    Mary Kay Bergman
    • Earthquake Lady
    • (voice)
    • …
    Corey Burton
    Corey Burton
    • Titans
    • (voice)
    • …
    Danny DeVito
    Danny DeVito
    • Phil
    • (voice)
    Jim Cummings
    Jim Cummings
    • Nessus the River Centaur
    • (voice)
    • …
    Keith David
    Keith David
    • Apollo the Sun God
    • (voice)
    Paddi Edwards
    Paddi Edwards
    • Atropos
    • (voice)
    Samantha Eggar
    Samantha Eggar
    • Hera
    • (voice)
    Cheryl Freeman
    Cheryl Freeman
    • Melpomene
    • (voice)
    Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman
    • Heavyset Woman
    • (voice)
    Matt Frewer
    Matt Frewer
    • Panic
    • (voice)
    Amanda Plummer
    Amanda Plummer
    • Clotho
    • (voice)
    Bobcat Goldthwait
    Bobcat Goldthwait
    • Pain
    • (voice)
    Bug Hall
    Bug Hall
    • Little Boy
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Ron Clements
      • John Musker
    • Writers
      • Ron Clements
      • John Musker
      • Don McEnery
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Hades was scripted as a slow, menacing character until James Woods took the role and impressed the crew with his rapid-fire style. Even after the script was rewritten, Woods ad-libbed many lines.
    • Goofs
      All 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 credits
      At the end of the closing credits, Hades is heard complaining.
    • Alternate versions
      Instead 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.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Frollo Show: Frollo Misses his Mother (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      The Gospel Truth (Prologue)
      (uncredited)
      Music by Alan Menken
      Lyrics by David Zippel

    User reviews258

    Review
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    the best animation film of disney
    One of, if not, the best Disney films ever made. The vocal talents of James Woods, Danny DeVito, Tate Donovan, and Rip Torn are all spot on. The music isn't the best work Disney has put out, but the movie itself is downright amazing. The tale of a son trying to regain his heroism to return home is one that has been told before. However, the way this one is told just feels fresh and new. James Woods as Hades is perfect casting. It is on the level as James Earl Jones as Darth Vader. I can't imagine anyone else playing the role of Hades. Great job Disney on this perfection. If anyone likes Greek mythology then this is a great, kid friendly, version of it.
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    • MrHeraclius
    • Feb 21, 2020

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    FAQ3

    • Wouldn't Pain and Panic's force-feeding of the potion hurt Hercules? After all, he was just a baby.
    • What would happen if the spiked skull pacifier was in Hercules' mouth?
    • But if Hercules has been alive this whole time, why hasn't Hades been able to find out the truth?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 5, 1997 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Stream hercules officially on Disney+ Hotstar Indonesia
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Greek
    • Also known as
      • Hercules
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Walt Disney Animation Studios
      • Walt Disney Feature Animation Paris
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    Box office

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    • 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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS

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