These movies are great for fans of Greek mythology. These films are filled with drama, action and history. These movies will appeal to all tastes, regardless of whether you're looking for Percy Jackson or Hercules.
Hercules
Hercules is a well-known character in Greek mythology. Many children love to watch animated movies about him. One of the most popular films is Disney's animated Hercules, which is based loosely on the life of the Greek hero. The story centers on Hercules 12 labors, and is filled with characters from the ancient Greek society. Its animated cast features the voice talents of Danny DeVito and other talented actors.
Disney's "Hercules" is a delightful film, and it is a great family film. While it doesn't depict the heroics and wit of the original Hercules it is a decent introduction to Greek mythology.
O Brother, Where Art Thou
O Brother Where Art Thou, a Greek mythology film, tells the story of Homer’s epic poem the Odyssey and takes it to 1930s Mississippi. Though it is based on the epic poem, this film doesn't follow the plot word for word and focuses on modern life. The setting of the story sets it apart, unlike The Odyssey, an ancient Greek mythology that was set in the Mediterranean Sea during Bronze Age.
Sometimes, the settings of Greek mythology stories can lead to modifications to the actual events. The Odyssey shows Odysseus as a shepherd, but O Brother, Where Art Thou? has characters who are Klu Klux Klan members. The story's setting plays an important role in its structure and narrative.
Electra
Electra the daughter and granddaughter of King Agamemnon is devastated when her father and mother are killed by Clytemnestra (a rival king) and his spouse, Clytemnestra. Electra grows up bitter and hateful because of this tragedy. Her brother Orestes and she, as a young girl, hatch a plot to kill their father and take revenge. The two must reconcile their desire for justice with their feelings of matricide.
Electra's tragic story is a classic example Greek tragedy. The story of revenge and retribution makes this character a playwright's dream. The Electra is a bitter, erudite woman, wrathful, and dangerous. This character is all a playwright can want in a character.
Percy Jackson
"Percy Jackson's Adventures with the Olympians" (the fifth book in Rick Riordan’s Rick Riordan trilogy) is the fifth. This book follows the adventures the Greek god Poseidon's child. Percy gets involved in battles with deities as the story unfolds. John Rocco illustrates the book. The family tree of Greek gods is also included. The author said that the story has similarities to other Greek mythology books, but it was important for him to incorporate stories not typically included in traditional retellings.
The Titanomachy is part of the story. It's a battle between Titans (gods) and Titans. Kronos, father of the Titans was not trustworthy so his wife kept Zeus secret from Kronos. The baby then barfed up Kronos's siblings, which led to the distrust of Kronos.
The 300 Spartans
If you like Greek mythology movies, you've probably seen The 300 Spartans by Zack Snyder. Based on a graphic novel by Frank Miller, the film is based on the story of the Battle of Thermopylae. The stories have many similarities, but there are also many differences. Both films show brutality and machismo.
The film depicts King Leonidas as young, while the historical King is about 60 years when he was killed at Thermopylae. King Leonidas did not give up on his people and fought for them, even though it was too late. King Xerxes succeeded him, who was younger with a beard.