Overview
An epic quest for glory and adventure awaits as a hero sets sail for the Golden Fleece.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- rousing
- wondrous
- earnest
- family movie night
- classic fantasy night
What critics said
Critics broadly regard the film as a classic fantasy adventure distinguished by inventive Ray Harryhausen creature effects, resourceful direction, and a rousing sense of wonder.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jason's voyage is driven by the search for the Golden Fleece, a legendary prize tied to his claim to the throne.
Ray Harryhausen's animated Talos, Hydra, harpies, and skeleton army define the film's visual identity.
The G-rated film uses heroic battles and monsters as thrilling, broadly accessible entertainment for children and families.
The film adapts the Greek Argonaut legend into a stylized Mediterranean adventure with heroic sailors, gods, monsters, and kingdoms.
Films like Jason and the Argonauts, and why
The 7th Voyage of Sinbad
shared sword-and-sandal fantasy adventure, mythic quest structure, and stop-motion creature effects
Mysterious Island
shared family-friendly fantasy adventure, ancient-world setting, and imaginative stop-motion monsters
Clash of the Titans
shared Greek mythology, heroic questing, and classic practical creature effects
The Golden Voyage of Sinbad
shared nautical fantasy adventure, legendary creatures, and colorful matinee spectacle
Movie Details
- Director
- Don Chaffey
- Release Date
- 1963-06-13
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (728)
Cast
- Todd Armstrong
- Nancy Kovack
- Gary Raymond
- Laurence Naismith
- Niall MacGinnis
- Michael Gwynn
- Douglas Wilmer
- Jack Gwillim
- Honor Blackman
- John Cairney
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel
- 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 Jason and the Argonauts about?
- A prophesied heir leads Greece's bravest sailors through a monster-filled voyage to claim the Golden Fleece and reclaim his throne.
- What is Jason and the Argonauts like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Jason and the Argonauts as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Jason and the Argonauts violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Jason and the Argonauts as mild.
- What did critics think of Jason and the Argonauts?
- Critics broadly regard the film as a classic fantasy adventure distinguished by inventive Ray Harryhausen creature effects, resourceful direction, and a rousing sense of wonder.
- Which films are like Jason and the Argonauts?
- Films with a similar feel include The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, Mysterious Island, Clash of the Titans, and The Golden Voyage of Sinbad.
- How long is Jason and the Argonauts?
- Jason and the Argonauts runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch Jason and the Argonauts?
- In United States, Jason and the Argonauts streams on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.
