Hercules (1997)
A super-strong hero, a flying horse, and a sassy trainer battle a hotheaded god in this brisk, whimsical adventure.
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!
How intense is Hercules?
Hercules is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs broad and wholesome. Rated G.
What Hercules feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel goodcampyupliftingcrowd pleasing
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watchParty
Where to stream Hercules
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Hercules for you?
Is Hercules scary?
Only a little. Hercules has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Hercules gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Hercules sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Hercules OK for kids?
It is rated G and nothing here runs hot: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Hercules?
Hercules runs 1h 33m.
Where can I stream Hercules?
Hercules is streaming on Disney+.
Does Hercules have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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