Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

Worlds collide.

2010 • 118 min • Adventure · Fantasy · Family

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Synopsis

Accident prone teenager, Percy discovers he's actually a demi-God, the son of Poseidon, and he is needed when Zeus' lightning is stolen. Percy must master his new found skills in order to prevent a war between the Gods that could devastate the entire world.

Our family guide

Best from age 10

Movie Knight Score

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Accident-prone teen Percy Jackson discovers he is a demigod, son of Poseidon. When Zeus's lightning bolt is stolen, Percy must master his powers to prevent a war between the gods that could devastate Earth. He embarks on a quest to clear his name and find the real thief.

Violence & peril: 5/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Fantasy creatures can be intense
Some perilous situations
Brief moments of tension
Implied parental abandonment

What it models well

Self-discovery and accepting identity
Loyalty and friendship
Courage in the face of fear
Teamwork and problem-solving

Talk about it after

How heroes overcome challenges
The importance of trust
Understanding different families
Mythology and ancient stories

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Top billed cast

Director: Chris Columbus • Crew: Craig Titley

Trailers & clips

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief - HD Trailer

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief | Trailer | 20th Century FOX

Reviewer notes

Recommended
**Not the worst. Definitely not the best.** Heard it was horrible, but it has Pierce Brosnan and Sean Bean in it. I can't pass up a Goldeneye reunion! Also, to be honest, I have a soft spot for these mediocre cheesy Disney adventure movies, and that is precisely what this is.
mooney240, TMDB Community