Movies Like Hercules: Zero to Hero (1999)

Hercules: Zero to Hero is a 1999 action, adventure, animation, family film from Bob Kline with a MovieMagicScore of 6.5/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Hercules and I Am Frankelda.

Action Adventure Animation Family

Hercules

1997

Bestowed with superhuman strength, a young mortal named Hercules sets out to prove himself a hero in the eyes of his father, the great god Zeus. Along with his friends Pegasus, a flying horse, and Phil, a personal trainer, Hercules is tricked by the hilarious, hotheaded villain Hades, who's plotting to take over Mount Olympus!

7.5

MagicScore

I Am Frankelda

2025

A gifted young writer in 19th-century Mexico journeys into her subconscious and comes face to face with characters from her own spooky stories.

8.3

MagicScore

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion

2013

Following Madoka's rewriting of the universe, sacrificing herself and her happy normal days to save all magical girls from the cruel fate that awaited them by wiping witches out of existence, the despair still manifest into creatures known as nightmares. Magical girl Homura Akemi continues to fight alone in the hope that she will be able to see Madoka smile again.

7.7

MagicScore

Mufasa: The Lion King

2024

Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny.

7.4

MagicScore

JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death - The Movie

2025

Pursued by a religious cult and other curse users, former friends Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto are the only sorcerers capable of carrying the difficult task of protecting Riko Amanai, a student who has been designated to be sacrificed as the Star Plasma Vessel, until she can fulfill her duty.

8.3

MagicScore

Justice League: Starcrossed - The Movie

2004

When the Thanagarians visit Earth, Hawkgirl is forced to choose between loyalty to her people and love for her friends on her adopted planet Earth.

8.1

MagicScore

Justice League: Secret Origins

2001

When global catastrophe strikes, the World's Greatest Super Heroes answer the call to join Justice League. Justice League works together as a team to overcome a dangerous array of intersteller invaders and world conquering megalomaniacs.

7.7

MagicScore

The Powerpuff Girls Movie

2002

After destroying the city of Townsville in a game of tag, a trio of superpowered little girls must redeem themselves by stopping a vengeful monkey's plot for world domination.

6.8

MagicScore

EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²

1998

A highly experimental film presenting a story out of chronological order taking place 15 years after a near-apocalyptic catastrophe, about four traumatized 14 year olds who are tasked with piloting massive humanoid decisive weapons called Evangelion, the psychologically maladjusted adults who handle and command them, and the events and forces that affect them or which they take part in as they engage massive hostile invaders known as "Angels."

6.8

MagicScore

#10

Digimon: The Movie

2000

When a powerful new Internet Digimon hatches and begins to consume data at an alarming rate, the Digidestined - kids chosen to save the digital world - must put an end to the destruction before the damage becomes irreversible and worldwide communication halts forever. As computer-based missiles are launched, and a wayward Digimon kidnaps the Digidestined, only the combined efforts of a worldwide network of kids and a new group of "Digidestined" can rescue the others and stop global disaster.

6.5

MagicScore

#11

Star Trek

2009

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. The human adventure has begun again.

7.4

MagicScore

#12

Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins

2021

After saving the life of their heir apparent, tenacious loner Snake Eyes is welcomed into an ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage where he is taught the ways of the ninja warrior. But, when secrets from his past are revealed, Snake Eyes' honor and allegiance will be tested – even if that means losing the trust of those closest to him.

6.5

MagicScore

#13

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

1997

Originally a collection of clips from the Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series, Death was created as a precursor to the re-worked ending of the series. Rebirth was intended as that re-worked ending, but after production overruns Rebirth became only the first half of the first part of The End of Evangelion, with some minor differences.

7.4

MagicScore

#14

Battlestar Galactica: Razor

2007

The history and adventures of the Battlestar Pegasus, from shortly before the Cylon invasion to shortly after Lee Adama is made commander. The story is told through the eyes of and largely focuses on one particular member of Pegasus's crew, Kendra Shaw.

7.1

MagicScore

#15

Ferry

2021

Before he built a drug empire, Ferry Bouman returns to his hometown on a revenge mission that finds his loyalty tested — and a love that alters his life.

6.9

MagicScore

#16

The Munsters

2022

Lily is a typical 150-year-old lovelorn vampire who's looking for the man of her nightmares -- until she lays her eyes on Herman, a 7-foot-tall green experiment with a heart of gold. It's love at first shock as these two ghouls fall fangs over feet for each other in a Transylvanian romance. Unfortunately, it's not all smooth sailing in the cemetery as Lily's father has other plans for his beloved daughter's future, and they don't involve her new bumbling beau.

5.6

MagicScore

#17

Strangers with Candy

2006

A prequel to the critically acclaimed series featuring Jerri Blank, a 46 year old ex-junkie, ex-con who returns to high school in a bid to start her life over.

5.6

MagicScore

#18

Minions & Monsters

2026

This is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created.

7.6

MagicScore

#19

Digimon Adventure tri. Part 5: Coexistence

2017

Meicoomon rampages after witnessing Meiko Mochizuki being injured by the man bearing Gennai's likeness. "It would have been better if you hadn't been born..." Meicoomon disappears into the Real World, which has since become distorted. Possessing overwhelming power, she's the key to the world's destruction.

7.3

MagicScore

#20

Digimon Adventure tri. Part 4: Loss

2017

Upon arriving at the Digital World after the "reboot", the Digidestined are hunted by a new villain. Meanwhile, Sora is troubled by her partner Digimon's indifference towards her.

6.9

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Hercules: Zero to Hero?

The top films similar to Hercules: Zero to Hero by MovieMagicScore are Hercules (7.5), I Am Frankelda (8.3), Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion (7.7). Each shares action/adventure/animation/family themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Hercules: Zero to Hero worth watching?

Hercules: Zero to Hero holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.5/10 from 45 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Hercules: Zero to Hero?

Hercules: Zero to Hero (1999) is a action, adventure, animation, family film directed by Bob Kline, starring Tate Donovan, James Woods, Corey Burton.

Where can I find more recommendations like Hercules: Zero to Hero?

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About movies like Hercules: Zero to Hero

This ranked list pairs Hercules: Zero to Hero (1999), a action and adventure and animation and family film from Bob Kline, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Tate Donovan take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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