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ACTION . 1983 . 1h 38m . 4.9/10

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"The strongest man on Earth."

Hercules, a semi-divine being, squares off against King Minos, who is attempting to use science to gain power and take over the world. With the help of a benevolent sorceress, Circe, Hercules tries to save his beloved Cassiopeia from being sacrificed by Minos, and struggles against laser-breathing creatures and an evil sorceress.

Starring Lou Ferrigno, Sybil Danning, Brad Harris
Box Office $10.7M
4.9/10
Rating
$10.7M
Box Office
1h 38m
Runtime
1983
Year
MASSIVE HIT
+327% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The strongest man on Earth.

Hercules, a semi-divine being, squares off against King Minos, who is attempting to use science to gain power and take over the world. With the help of a benevolent sorceress, Circe, Hercules tries to save his beloved Cassiopeia from being sacrificed by Minos, and struggles against laser-breathing creatures and an evil sorceress.

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Box office
Hercules earned $10.7M worldwide on a $2.5M budget — a 327% return on investment.
Cast
Lou Ferrigno stars as Hercules in Hercules.
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Year context
Hercules was released 43 years ago in 1983.
Hercules is a Action, Adventure, Fantasy film with a runtime of 1h 38m.

BOX OFFICE

$2.5M
Budget
$10.7M
Revenue
+327%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
98 min (1h 38m)
Country
Rating
4.9/10 (119 votes)
Budget
$2,500,000
Box Office
$10,676,194
Profit
+$8,176,194

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Hercules about?
Hercules, a semi-divine being, squares off against King Minos, who is attempting to use science to gain power and take over the world. With the help of a benevolent sorceress, Circe, Hercules tries to save his beloved Cassiopeia from being sacrificed by Minos, and struggles against laser-breathing creatures and an evil sorceress.
How long is Hercules?
Hercules has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who stars in Hercules?
The cast of Hercules includes Lou Ferrigno, Sybil Danning, Brad Harris, Rossana Podestà, Ingrid Anderson.
How much did Hercules make at the box office?
Hercules earned $10,676,194 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $2,500,000.
What is the rating of Hercules?
Hercules has a rating of 4.9 out of 10 based on 119 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Action Adventure Fantasy
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