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Hercules

Hercules

Action · Adventure · 2014

When a new enemy threatens the innocent, Hercules must lead his fearless team of warriors in a battle against overwhelming odds.

Movie details

Hercules

“Before he was a legend, he was a man.”

2014 Action · Adventure 1h 38m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

5.8 / 10

Community rating

When a new enemy threatens the innocent, Hercules must lead his fearless team of warriors in a battle against overwhelming odds.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Hercules?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Brett Ratner

Written by

Ryan J. Condal · Evan Spiliotopoulos

Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson

Hercules

Ian McShane

Ian McShane

Amphiarus

John Hurt

John Hurt

Cotys

Rufus Sewell

Rufus Sewell

Autolycus

Aksel Hennie

Aksel Hennie

Tydeus

Ingrid Bolsø Berdal

Ingrid Bolsø Berdal

Atalanta

Reece Ritchie

Reece Ritchie

Iolaus

Court is in session

Put Hercules on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.