Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- adventurous
- whimsical
- romantic
- family movie night
- classic fantasy marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film charming and imaginative as a traditional Greek-myth adventure, while noting its stodgy dialogue and dated effects.
What sets it apart
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Perseus, Zeus, Thetis, Andromeda, Medusa, Pegasus, and other mythic figures drive the story.
The film centers on Perseus's linked quests, duels, princess rescue, and divine conflicts in a mythic Mediterranean world.
Ray Harryhausen's stop-motion creatures, including Medusa and the giant scorpion, are a defining production feature praised by critics.
Perseus undertakes one quest after another while seeking to overcome divine hindrance and protect Andromeda.
Films like Clash of the Titans, and why
Jason and the Argonauts
shared sword-and-sandal adventure, mythic quests, heroic romance, and practical creature effects
The 7th Voyage of Sinbad
shared greek mythology, monster encounters, heroic questing, and old-school fantasy spectacle
Jason and the Argonauts
shared classical mythology, romance, gods interfering in mortal affairs, and lavish fantasy adventure
The Thief of Bagdad
shared family-accessible fantasy adventure, legendary heroes, magical creatures, and practical effects
Movie Details
- Director
- Desmond Davis
- Release Date
- 1981-06-12
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (898)
Cast
- Harry Hamlin
- Judi Bowker
- Burgess Meredith
- Maggie Smith
- Ursula Andress
- Claire Bloom
- Siân Phillips
- Flora Robson
- Laurence Olivier
- Tim Pigott-Smith
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Clash of the Titans about?
- A spirited old-school fantasy quest sends Perseus through divine rivalries, lethal riddles, and stop-motion monsters to win Andromeda's love.
- What is Clash of the Titans like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Clash of the Titans as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Clash of the Titans violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Clash of the Titans as mild.
- What did critics think of Clash of the Titans?
- Critics broadly found the film charming and imaginative as a traditional Greek-myth adventure, while noting its stodgy dialogue and dated effects.
- Which films are like Clash of the Titans?
- Films with a similar feel include Jason and the Argonauts, The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, Jason and the Argonauts, and The Thief of Bagdad.
- How long is Clash of the Titans?
- Clash of the Titans runs 118 minutes.
- Where can I watch Clash of the Titans?
- In United States, Clash of the Titans is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
