This version is approximately 101 minutes long, which is roughly 3.5 minutes longer than the theatrical version.

If you haven't seen Hercules (2014) recently, the Extended Cut is worth a revisit. Unlike the fantasy epic Immortals or the stylized 300 , this film grounds Hercules as a mercenary who uses myth to sell his services. The twist—that his labors were exaggerated or faked—is divisive, but the cast (including John Hurt as the villainous king) sells it.

After completing his legendary twelve labors, Hercules travels as a mercenary with a loyal band of warriors. They are hired by the King of Thrace to train his army and defeat a powerful warlord. Key Cast: Dwayne Johnson as Hercules Ian McShane as Amphiaraus Rufus Sewell as Autolycus John Hurt as King Cotys Rebecca Ferguson as Ergenia Extended Cut vs. Theatrical Version