Hercules (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1958, Hercules is a fantasy and adventure film directed by Pietro Francisci, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. In this melange of characters and events from separate mythological stories, Hercules, demigod and superman, arrives in the ancient Greek kingdom of Iolcus to tutor Iphitus, son of king Pelias; immediately on arrival, he falls in love with the king's delectable, briefly clad daughter Iole. Before he can win her, he must succeed in a series of quests, in the course of which he teams up with Jason, true heir of Iolcus, whom he accompanies on the famous voyage of the Argonauts.
Who’s in it. Hercules stars Steve Reeves as Ercole (Hercules), Sylva Koscina as Iole, Daugher of Pelias, Fabrizio Mioni as Jason and Gianna Maria Canale as Antea, Queen of the Amazons, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Hercules has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hercules page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hercules tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hercules (1958)?
- In US, Hercules is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hercules worth watching?
- Hercules holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hercules?
- Hercules stars Steve Reeves, Sylva Koscina, Fabrizio Mioni, Gianna Maria Canale and Arturo Dominici.
- When was Hercules released?
- Hercules was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.