Hercule (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1938, Hercule is a comedy film directed by Alexandre Esway, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Hercule, a young peasant, inherits a Parisian newspaper with a large circulation. The editor-in-chief, Vasco, takes advantage of his ignorance to make corruption prevail. But Hercules gradually realizes the role that we make him play.
Who’s in it. Hercule stars Fernandel as Hercule Maffre, Gaby Morlay as Juliette Leclerc, Jules Berry as Vasco and Pierre Brasseur as Bastien, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Hercule has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hercule page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hercule tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hercule (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hercule change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hercule worth watching?
- Hercule holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hercule?
- Hercule stars Fernandel, Gaby Morlay, Jules Berry, Pierre Brasseur and Henri Crémieux.
- When was Hercule released?
- Hercule was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.