Top Greek Mythology Movies

Hercules is a 1997 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and directed by Ron Clements and John Musker. The story follows Hercules, a young man who is the son of the Greek gods Zeus and Hera. After being stripped of his godlike powers by the evil Hades, Hercules sets out to prove himself a hero and regain his place among the gods. Along the way, he falls in love with the beautiful Megara and faces various challenges and obstacles. Troy is a 2004 American epic war film directed by Wolfgang Peterson and starring Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, and Orlando Bloom. The movie is loosely based on Homer's epic poem, The Iliad, which tells the story of the Trojan War. The story follows the Greek warrior Achilles and the Trojan Prince Hector as they battle for honor, glory, and love during the Trojan War. The conflict is sparked by the abduction of the beautiful Queen Helen of Sparta by the Trojan Prince Paris, which leads to a long and bloody war between the two nations. 300 is a 2006 American epic action film directed by Zack Snyder and starring Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, and David Wenham. The film is based on the 1998 comic book series of the same name by Frank Miller and Lynn Barley, which is a fictionalized retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae that took place in 480 BC in ancient Greece. The story follows the Spartan king Leonidas and his 300 Spartan warriors as they defend their homeland against the invading Persian army led by King Xerxes. The Spartans are outnumbered, but their strength and tactics allow them to hold off the Persians for three days. Clash of the Titans is a 2010 American-Australian action-adventure fantasy film directed by Louis Leterrier and starring Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, and Ralph Fiennes. The film is a remake of the 1981 film of the same name. The story follows Perseus, a demigod and son of Zeus, who embarks on a dangerous quest to defeat the Kraken, a monstrous creature sent by the gods to punish the people of Argos. Along the way, Perseus battles various mythological creatures and faces off against the gods themselves. Immortals is a 2011 American 3D epic fantasy action film directed by Tarsem Singh and starring Henry Cavill, Frida Pinto, and Mickey Rourke. The film is based on the Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. The story Theseus, a mortal man chosen by the gods to lead a battle against the evil King Hyperion and his army who are on a mission to release the imprisoned Titans and destroy humanity. Wrath of the Titans is a 2012 American-Spanish 3D epic fantasy action film directed by Jonathan Liebesman and starring Sam Worthington, Rosamund Pike, and Liam Neeson. The film is a sequel to the 2010 film Clash of the Titans. The story follows Perseus as he sets out on a journey to rescue his father Zeus from the clutches of his vengeful brother Hades and the god of war Ares. Percy Jackson, Sea of Monsters is an American fantasy adventure film released in 2013. The film is an adaptation of The Sea of Monsters, the second book in Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. The plot of the movie revolves around Percy Jackson and his friends Annabeth and Grover, who are Half-Blood students at Camp Half-Blood. They embark on a quest to find the Golden Fleece of the mythical Culcus in order to save the camp from an impending danger. Meanwhile, the magical borders protecting Camp Half-Blood are poisoned, allowing monsters to enter and attack the camp. The Legend of Hercules is a 2014 American 3D action fantasy film directed by Rennie Harlin. The film stars Kellen Lutz in the lead role of Hercules, a demigod who is betrayed by his stepfather, the king, and sold into slavery. The story follows Hercules as he fights his way back to his homeland and his true love, Princess Hebe, while seeking revenge against his enemies. Along the way, Hercules gains the loyalty of a band of warriors and discovers his true destiny as a hero. Hercules is a 2014 American 3D action adventure film directed by Brett Ratner and starring Dwayne Johnson in the title role. The film is based on the graphic novel Hercules – The Thracian Wars by Steve Moore and Admiral Widjaya. The story follows Hercules, a mercenary with superhuman strength, who is hired by the King of Thrace to help defeat a powerful warlord. Along with a band of loyal warriors, Hercules must face numerous challenges and battles in order to complete his mission.