Hercules (Film)

Hercules is a 1997 Disney animated musical fantasy comedy loosely based on the Greek hero Heracles, following Hercules as he seeks to become a true hero and reclaim his place among the gods while battling his uncle Hades. Directed by John Musker and Ron Clements, the film featured voices including Tate Donovan, Danny DeVito, James Woods, and Susan Egan, with a distinctive visual style influenced by artist Gerald Scarfe and Greek and Turkish art. Released on June 13, 1997, *Hercules* received generally positive reviews but underperformed compared with previous Disney animated hits, grossing $252.7 million worldwide.