Clash of the Titans

Experience the fantastic

1981 • 118 min • Adventure · Fantasy · Action

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Synopsis

To win the right to marry his love, the beautiful princess Andromeda, and fulfil his destiny, half-God-half-mortal Perseus must complete various tasks including taming Pegasus, capturing Medusa's head and battling the feared Kraken.

Our family guide

Best from age 9

Movie Knight Score

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Mythological hero Perseus battles fearsome creatures like the Kraken and Medusa to rescue his beloved princess and fulfill his destiny. This classic adventure features gods, monsters, and a flying horse in a tale of courage and fate.

Violence & peril: 6/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 7/10

Heads up

Mythological monsters can be frightening for younger viewers
Some battle sequences involve stylized but impactful violence
Brief nudity is present in artistic depictions of goddesses

What it models well

Courage in the face of fear
Perseverance to achieve goals
Love and sacrifice

Talk about it after

The nature of destiny versus free will
Different cultural mythologies and their heroes
The importance of resourcefulness when facing challenges

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Top billed cast

Director: Desmond Davis • Crew: Beverley Cross

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
I remember going to see this at a cinema in Glasgow aged 13 and loving every minute of it. The combination of some great Greek myth and some superb Ray Harryhausen stop motion animation was enthralling.…
CinemaSerf, TMDB Community