The film follows Hercules, a self-proclaimed demigod, and his band of mercenaries as they are hired to lead the Thracian army against a warlord.ĭistributed by Paramount Pictures, Hercules was released on July 25, 2014. It is based on Steve Moore's graphic novel Hercules, specifically The Thracian Wars limited series.
The film also stars Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, Joseph Fiennes, Peter Mullan, and John Hurt. It is directed by Brett Ratner from a screenplay written by Ryan J. Hercules is a 2014 American action-adventure fantasy film starring Dwayne Johnson as the titular character.