Dwayne Johnson’s overlooked blockbuster is making waves in the streaming arena.

Dwayne Johnson has evolved significantly from his early days when his primary appeal was his sheer size and ability to dominate on-screen. In the beginning of his acting journey, The Rock crafted a tough-guy image in action-packed films like *Walking Tall*, *Doom*, and *Faster*, often portraying the intimidating figure you definitely didn’t want to cross.

Nowadays, Johnson is just as likely to lend his voice to animated characters, play a charming father, or lead a massive family-friendly adventure. From *Moana* to *Jumanji* and *Red One*, his filmography has increasingly embraced humor, spectacle, and roles that showcase his goofy side.

However, there’s one film in Johnson’s lineup that strikes a balance between his action-hero persona and the lighter, more entertaining roles that have come to define his later work. Years after its initial release, this underappreciated box-office hit is finding new life on streaming platforms.

That film is *Hercules*, the 2014 action flick where Johnson takes on the role of the iconic demigod, complete with a massive axe, an impressive beard, and plenty of foes to battle. Currently, *Hercules* ranks as the No. 5 movie on Netflix worldwide, according to FlixPatrol.

Despite its $100 million production budget, *Hercules* proved to be a box-office triumph, raking in over $240 million globally. Critics, however, were less enthusiastic, giving it a 58% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While it may not have been a critical favorite, labeling it a failure would be misleading. Now, more than ten years later, the film has another opportunity to showcase just how much audiences enjoy watching The Rock in action.

In *Hercules*, Johnson embodies the titular character, but this interpretation of the legendary hero is less about mythology and more focused on earning a living through combat. After completing a series of grueling tasks, Hercules becomes a wandering mercenary leading a band of fierce warriors. When the king of Thrace hires them to train his army, Hercules is drawn into a conflict that forces him to confront his violent history and the mythos surrounding him.

The film also features Ian McShane as Amphiaraus and Rufus Sewell as Autolycus, two members of Hercules’ crew. Rebecca Ferguson plays Ergenia, whose plea for Hercules’ assistance brings him to Thrace.