Hercules (1997)

About this episode

The hosts discuss the 1997 animated film Hercules, exploring its memorable aspects and mythology.

Dave and Craig are back to kick off their 2026 slate of films with a film chosen by a random film generator! So what did the gods choose for us? Well, Hercules of course! Joined by friends of the show Jake Hart and Eleri Edwards, we dive into what makes this 1997 animated film so memorable. How did the gods get that glow? What is the myth of Hercules? And how many actors auditioned for the role of Phil? All this and more in this week's episode! Support us on Patreon to get exclusive content and several perks at: https://www.patreon.com/cw/WellGoodMovies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Dave Osgar, Craig McDonald

Guests: Jake Hart, Eleri Edwards

Topics covered

• animated film
• mythology
• film analysis
• Hercules
• voice acting
• film history

Keywords

• Hercules
• 1997 film
• animated movie
• myth of Hercules
• voice actors
• film discussion

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Hercules

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