i liked it until i found out the real story of hercules how he became very savage and his father Zeus wanted to kill him
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Hercules
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Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6. -
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Common Sense says
Lighthearted Disney. Kids may need background.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Hercules
Parents need to know that while the tone of the movie is light-hearted, parts of it may be too scary and intense for smaller children. Some may also be confused or even upset about the underworld and what happens when people die.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the absence of people of color (other than the muses) in this movie. Families who watch this movie should also talk about who the real heroes are, and how society treats its heroes. Why do we buy products endorsed by athletes (or movie tie-ins)? It is also worth talking with them about Hercules' motivation -- is wanting to be a god a good reason to want to be a hero? Do we see any evidence that he (or anyone else in the movie) has much concern for the well-being of the community?
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Lives in New JerseyI rate this title on for age 2 and give itnot the true story
- Lives in MaineI rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- Lives in TexasI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Most Clever Disney Movie
I know there's a million stories out there, but this one is very unique. Hercules is a fun, up-beat mythological (well not really on the facts so much, but if they did it would be rated R) story about Hercules. This movie is great! Personally my favorite piece of music is Go the Distance or I Won't Say (I'm In Love). GTD is very insparational, while IWS(IIL) is very catchy! Actually, all the songs are really catchy. This whole movie is catchy! Hades has to be one of Disney's most popular villians. He's not that scary either, he cracks me up. It may not be a classic but in my heart it is. WATCH THIS MOVIE AND YOU WILL BE AMAZED!
- Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
- Lives inI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
It's a Disney movie! Lighten up and have some fun!
I've had this movie since I was a little kid and have watched it countless times. I think it's great. Some parents might object to the lady that Hercules falls for, but in the end she changes and everything turns out fine. It's an older Disney movie, so some characters smoke (mostly this is the bad guy, Hades) and there is some violence. But it's a cartoon and overall a good movie for kids.
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