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Hercules
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Brett Ratner. With Dwayne Johnson, Ian McShane, John Hurt.
5.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
When a new enemy threatens the innocent, Hercules must lead his fearless team of warriors in a battle against overwhelming odds.
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5.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen a new enemy threatens the innocent, Hercules must lead his fearless team of warriors in a battle against overwhelming odds.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Hercules.
MoviHero lists July 23, 2014 as the release date for Hercules. Brett Ratner is the listed director. The listed cast includes Dwayne Johnson as Hercules, Ian McShane as Amphiarus, John Hurt as Cotys, Rufus Sewell as Autolycus. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 23, 2014
GenresAdventure · Action
Runtime1h 38m
DirectorBrett Ratner
CastDwayne Johnson as Hercules, Ian McShane as Amphiarus, John Hurt as Cotys, Rufus Sewell as Autolycus
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
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 38m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 5.8/10 from 4,487 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Hercules
Selected viewer reactions, in their own words. These excerpts reflect individual opinions, not an overall verdict.
Viewer reaction
“Dwayne Johnson has always been able to give off that cheeky look, as if to say "Hey - I can't believe I'm doing this for…”
Viewer reaction
“Of course, not the best movie but the cast is well chosen and delivers a good performance.”
Viewer reaction
“A fairly entertaining movie but Hercules as most people know the story it is not.”
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“Rewatching Hercules by Brett Ratner didn’t do it any favors.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherAtalantaAtalanta appears in Hercules (2014).Open character guide otherAutolycusAutolycus appears in Hercules (2014).Open character guide otherAmphiarusAmphiarus appears in Hercules (2014).Open character guide otherTydeusTydeus appears in Hercules (2014).Open character guide otherCotysCotys appears in Hercules (2014).Open character guide otherHerculesHercules 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
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