2.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Legend of Hercules (2014)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 2.9
Overview
In Ancient Greece 1200 B.C., a queen succumbs to the lust of Zeus to bear a son promised to overthrow the tyrannical rule of the king and restore peace to a land in hardship. But this prince, Hercules, knows nothing of his real identity or his destiny. He desires only one thing: the love of Hebe, Princess of Crete, who has been promised to his own brother. When Hercules learns of his greater purpose, he must choose: to flee with his true love or to fulfill his destiny and become the true hero of his time. The story behind one of the greatest myths is revealed in this action-packed epic - a tale of love, sacrifice and the strength of the human spirit.
Starring Cast
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
In Ancient Greece 1200 B.C., a queen succumbs to the lust of Zeus to bear a son promised to overthrow the tyrannical rule of the king and restore peace to a land in hardship. But this prince, Hercules, knows nothing of his real identity or his destiny. He desires only one thing: the love of Hebe, Princess of Crete, who has been promised to his own brother. When Hercules learns of his greater purpose, he must choose: to flee with his true love or to fulfill his destiny and become the true hero of his time. The story behind one of the greatest myths is revealed in this action-packed epic - a tale of love, sacrifice and the strength of the human spirit.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film focuses on the archetypal struggle against tyranny and an individual hero's journey to reclaim his rightful place, presenting universal themes of justice and destiny without engaging in modern political discourse or promoting specific left or right ideologies.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast, consistent with historical interpretations of Greek mythology in Hollywood, without explicit race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on a classic hero's journey, portraying traditional identities neutrally or positively without incorporating explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
The film "The Legend of Hercules" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on a heterosexual romance and a power struggle, with no elements that depict or allude to queer identities or experiences.
The film "The Legend of Hercules" is a mythological action movie that does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate within the narrative.
The film primarily focuses on male characters in combat roles. Female characters, such as Hebe, are not depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents using skill, strength, or martial arts.
The film adapts the well-known Greek myth of Hercules. All major characters, including Hercules, Alcmene, Zeus, and Amphitryon, are portrayed with the same gender as established in the original mythology.
The film adapts characters from Greek mythology, traditionally depicted as white. All major characters, including Hercules, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with these traditional depictions.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
4.3
4.8
Critic Ratings
0.5
2.2
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