These movies will appeal to those who love Greek mythology. They are rich in 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 popular character in Greek mythology, and many children enjoy watching animated movies about the hero. Disney's animated Hercules is one of the most loved films. It is loosely based on the life of the Greek hero. The story is about Hercules' twelve labors. It also features characters from the ancient Greek society. The animated cast includes Danny DeVito's voice talent and other talented actors.
Disney's Hercules is a charming film that is great for families. While it doesn't feature the heroics of the original Hercules, it is a pleasant enough introduction to Greek mythology.
O Brother, where art Thou?
O Brother, Where Art Thou is a Greek mythology movie that takes the story of Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey, and sets it in 1930s rural Mississippi. Although it is based upon the epic poem, the film does not follow it exactly and instead focuses on modern life. The setting is what sets it apart from The Odyssey. This work was set in the Mediterranean Sea during Bronze Age.
Many times, the setting of the Greek mythology story can cause modifications to the events that take place. The Odyssey has Odysseus disguised himself as a sheep with his crew, while O Brother, Where Art Thou? features characters dressed up as Klu Klux Klan members. The setting is also a factor in the story's narrative and structure.
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 is a bitter, hateful child that grows up to hate her mother after the tragedy. She is a young woman when she sets out to kill her father and seek revenge with Orestes. They must reconcile their passion for justice and their feelings of matricide.
The classic example of Greek tragedy is Electra’s tragic tale. The tale of revenge is an ideal story for playwrights. 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: The Olympians" is the fifth Rick Riordan book. It tells the story of Poseidon's son. Percy is a character who becomes involved in the battles between deities. John Rocco's illustrations are included in the book, as well as a family tree of Greek gods. The author stated that although the story is similar in some ways to other Greek mythology stories, he felt it important to include stories not normally found 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. Kronos was distrusted when the baby ate Kronos's siblings.
The 300 Spartans
Zack Snyder has made The 300 Spartans a popular movie if Greek mythology is your favorite genre. The film is based off Frank Miller's graphic book. There are many similarities between these stories but also some differences. Both films depict brutality as well as machismo.
The film shows King Leonidas in his youth, while the historical King was approximately 60 years old at the time he was murdered at Thermopylae. King Leonidas, however, remained loyal to his people, even though he was too ill to fight. King Xerxes succeeded him, who was younger with a beard.