Synopsis

Walt Disney Pictures' 35th full-length animated feature tells the story of "Herc", the mighty son of Zeus, who is taken from his Mount Olympus home and raised on Earth - half-man, half-god. The fiery figure behind Hercule's disappearance is Hades, the hot-headed god of the Underworld who has grown tired of looking after a "bunch of deadbeats" and sees Zeus' son as an obstacle to his plans to rule the universe. When Herc discovers the truth about his origins, he sets out to prove himself a true hero so he can return to his beloved mythological home.

Taken from the gods as a newborn, adopted on earth, Hercules becomes an awkward teenage pillar of strength. Trying to fit in, he discovers his dad is Zeus and home is Mount Olympus -- if he can move from "zero" to true hero!

"The only choice for children's films this summer"
--Mashall Fine, GANNETT SUBERBAN

"Astonishing fun! A magic mix of action and humor" Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE

Academy Award Nomination: Best Original Song ("Go the Distance").

"One of the three films of the summer"
--Nancy Kay, KTVT-CBS, DALLAS