What is Hercules about?
When a new enemy threatens the innocent, Hercules must lead his fearless team of warriors in a battle against overwhelming odds.
Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
A legendary hero and his fearless warriors face overwhelming odds in a brisk, pulpy, epic adventure.
A party watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on MGM+, Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free) and YouTube (free).
Hercules parents guide
No sex or nudity and mild language, about what a PG-13 should carry.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
- Scare
- Not scary
- Jump scares
- None noted
- Gore
- Light gore
- Some blood or injury, briefly.
- Violence
- Strong violence
- Violence is frequent or intense.
- Sex and nudity
- None noted
- Language
- Mild
- Mild words like damn, hell or crap.
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Three questions
- How gory is Hercules?
- Light gore and strong violence.
- What is Hercules rated, and is it OK for kids?
- Better for teens than younger kids: it is rated PG-13, with strong violence.
Cast and crew
Directed byBrett Ratner
StarringDwayne Johnson, Ian McShane, John Hurt, Rufus Sewell, Aksel Hennie, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal
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