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Dwayne Johnson stars as Hercules, the legendary demigod, alongside Ian McShane as Amphiaraus and Rufus Sewell as Autolycus in Brett Ratner’s 2014 action film.

  • ITV (UK co-production with BBC? Actually Hercules (2014) is a French/British/American film) — UK release via BBC/Netflix? Checking: The ‘Hercules’ (2014) film starring Dwayne Johnson was distributed by Paramount in the US, but in the UK by Paramount UK. It’s a film, not a series. Correct.
  • 2014
  • Film
  • 15 cast

Main cast

  • HerculesDwayne JohnsonMain
  • AmphiarausIan McShaneMain
  • AutolycusRufus SewellMain
  • TydeusAksel HennieMain
  • AtalantaIngrid Bolsø BerdalMain
  • IolausReece RitchieMain

Supporting cast

  • ErgeniaRebecca FergusonSupp
  • EurystheusJoseph FiennesSupp
  • Queen AlcmeneElizabeth DebickiSupp
  • Lord CotysJohn HurtSupp

Guest & voice

  • King SoteriusPeter MullanGuest
  • AriusIan WhyteGuest
  • AgamemnonTobias SantelmannGuest
  • ScribeRavi NaikGuest
  • Mrs. Morgan (voice)Kim LittleVoice

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About this cast

Hercules (2014) is a fantasy action film directed by Brett Ratner, starring Dwayne Johnson as the titular hero. The film follows Hercules and his band of mercenaries as they confront a warlord’s deception. The main cast includes Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, Aksel Hennie, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, and Reece Ritchie as the companions, with John Hurt and Rebecca Ferguson in supporting roles.

FAQs

Who plays Hercules in the 2014 film?

Dwayne Johnson (also known as The Rock) portrays Hercules in the 2014 film.

Who plays the prophet Amphiaraus?

Ian McShane plays the blind prophet Amphiaraus, one of Hercules’s most trusted companions.

Who is in the main supporting cast?

Supporting cast includes Rebecca Ferguson as Ergenia, Joseph Fiennes as King Eurystheus, Elizabeth Debicki as Queen Alcmene, and John Hurt as Lord Cotys.

Is this film based on a comic book?

Yes, the film is loosely based on the graphic novel ‘Hercules: The Thracian Wars’ by Steve Moore.

Where can I watch the full cast list online?

The full cast list is available on IMDb and Wikipedia (see sources below).

Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026

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