The 300 Spartans

1962 • 114 min • Adventure · History · War

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Synopsis

The 300 Spartans is an account of the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, in which the Greek Spartan King Leonidas, played by Richard Egan, led a remarkably small number of Greek Sparta to victory over an invading Persian army led by evil King Xerxes that was thought to number over 25,000. This spectacular conflict gave the Grecians enough time to organize a force to ultimately repel the Persians, and thus change the course of Western civilization.

Our family guide

Best from age 9

Movie Knight Score

156 reviews

65 Audience · 156 · 100%

Against overwhelming odds, King Leonidas leads 300 Spartan warriors to defend a narrow pass against the invading Persian army of King Xerxes. Their heroic stand buys crucial time for Greece to unite and eventually repel the invaders, shaping the course of history.

Violence & peril: 6/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Intense battle scenes with ancient weaponry.
Some characters die heroically in battle.
Portrayal of historical warfare.

What it models well

Courage and sacrifice
Duty and patriotism
Strategic thinking

Talk about it after

The importance of courage against impossible odds.
How historical events can shape the future.
The concept of sacrifice for a greater good.

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