{"id":2824,"date":"2022-01-27T09:42:17","date_gmt":"2022-01-27T09:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greekgodsandgoddesses.net\/?page_id=2824"},"modified":"2023-04-06T18:00:13","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T17:00:13","slug":"best-movies-featuring-greek-gods","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/greekgodsandgoddesses.net\/best-movies-featuring-greek-gods\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Movies Featuring Greek Gods: Classics and Modern Films"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’re a fan of mythology, you’ll love these movies that feature Greek gods<\/a>. From classics like Clash of the Titans to more modern films like Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, these movies will take you on a journey into the world of ancient Greece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With stunning visuals and epic storylines, these movies are sure to entertain. So sit back, relax, and enjoy some of the best Greek god movies ever made!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Troy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Released in 2004 with a stellar cast including Brad Pitt in the role of Achilles<\/a>, Troy is a retelling of the epic story of Homer’s Iliad. The film tells the tale of the siege of Troy by the Mycenaeans and the Trojan War<\/a> that follows. Featuring amazing battle scenes and a love story between Paris and Helen, Troy is a must-watch for Greek mythology fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clash of the Titans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Released in 1981, Clash of the Titans is a classic film based on the Greek myth of Perseus. With stop-motion effects by Ray Harryhausen, the film tells the story of how Perseus defeats Medusa and saves Andromeda<\/a> from being sacrificed to Calibos. Featuring some of the most iconic scenes in greek mythology cinema, Clash of the Titans is a must-watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Released in 2010, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief is a modern take on the greek god story of Perseus<\/a>. Featuring Logan Lerman as Percy Jackson, the film tells the story of how Percy goes on a quest to find Zeus’<\/a> stolen lightning bolt and save Olympus from destruction. With great special effects and an exciting story, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief is a must-watch for fans of Greek mythology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Percy Jackson Sea of Monsters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Released in 2013, Percy Jackson Sea of Monsters is the sequel to Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. Featuring Logan Lerman once again in the role of Percy Jackson, the film tells the story of how Percy and his friends go on a quest to save Camp Half-Blood from being destroyed. Along the way, they encounter a minotaur<\/a>, a gorgon, and cyclopses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clash of the Titans (2010)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another version of the story of Perseus was released in 2010 starring Sam Worthington. This version tells the story of how Perseus must stop Hades<\/a> from taking over Mount Olympus<\/a>. Featuring great visual effects and exciting action scenes, Clash of the Titans is a thrilling film for Greek mythology fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrath of the Titans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Released in 2012, Wrath of the Titans is the sequel to Clash of the Titans. This story is set a decade after the previous movie and finds Perseus as a man trying to live a normal life. However, when Hades and his army of Titans<\/a> threaten to destroy Olympus, Perseus must once again save the day. With great visuals and exciting action scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hercules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Released in 1997 with Tate Donovan in the title role, Hercules is a Disney animated film based on the Greek myth of the same name. In this movie, Hercules must stop Hades from taking over Mount Olympus with help from Pegasus and Danny DeVito as his trainer Philoctetes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jason & The Argonauts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Released in 1963, Jason and the Argonauts<\/a> is a classic film based on the Greek myth of Jason and the Golden Fleece. Featuring special effects by Ray Harryhausen, the film tells the story of how Jason gathers a team of adventurers to help him find and retrieve the Golden Fleece<\/a>. There is a very famous scene involving a fight with seven stop motion skeletons.<\/wpil-free-highlight><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Immortals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Released in 2011, Immortals is a film about the war between the gods and the Titans. With Mickey Rourke as King Hyperion and Henry Cavill as Theseus<\/a>, the film tells the story of how Theseus leads a team of mortals to stop Hyperion from obtaining the Epirus Bow and using it to overthrow the gods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wonder Woman<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Released in 2017, Wonder Woman is a film about the origin story of Diana, Princess of Themyscira, and how she becomes the DC hero Wonder Woman. With Gal Gadot in the title role, the film tells the story of how Diana leaves her Amazonian home to help stop a war that is being engineered by the God Ares<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

O Brother Where Art Thou<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Released in 2000, O Brother Where Art Thou is a comedy film set during the Great Depression. The film was written and directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen and stars George Clooney, John Turturro, and Tim Blake Nelson. In the movie, three escaped convicts travel across Mississippi looking for hidden treasure. This movie is based on Homer’s Odyssey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 300 Spartans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Released in 1962, The 300 Spartans is a historical drama film about the Battle of Thermopylae. Featuring actors such as Richard Egan and Ralph Richardson, the movie tells the story of how a small group of Spartan soldiers fought against an overwhelming Persian force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

300<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Released in 2006, 300 is a historical action film based on the Battle of Thermopylae. Featuring Gerard Butler in the title role and Lena Headey as his wife Gorgo, the movie tells the story of how King Leonidas leads a small group of Spartan soldiers to fight against the Persian invaders. With its over-the-top action and visuals, 300 is a violent tale lifted from the graphic novel of Frank Miller.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you’re a fan of mythology, you’ll love these movies that feature Greek gods. From classics like Clash of the Titans to more modern films like Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, these movies will take you on a journey into the world of ancient Greece. With stunning visuals and epic storylines, these movies are […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/greekgodsandgoddesses.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2824"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/greekgodsandgoddesses.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/greekgodsandgoddesses.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/greekgodsandgoddesses.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/greekgodsandgoddesses.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2824"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/greekgodsandgoddesses.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2824\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4193,"href":"https:\/\/greekgodsandgoddesses.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2824\/revisions\/4193"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/greekgodsandgoddesses.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2824"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}