Movies like Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

Key Features:: Heros journey, The Chosen One, Greek mythology, Prophecy, Quest, Supernatural powers, Friendship, Betrayal, Parental neglect, Training montage, Monsters, Action-adventure, Young adult, Family-friendly
Tone:: humorous, earnest
Target Audience:: Fantasy enthusiasts, Young adults, Adventure seekers, Mythology buffs
Emotional Arc:: Innocence → Discovery → Triumph

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

2010-02-01

Accident prone teenager, Percy discovers he's actually a demi-God, the son of Poseidon, and he is needed when Zeus' lightning is stolen. Percy must master his new found skills in order to prevent a war between the Gods that could devastate the entire world.

Genres

Adventure, Fantasy, Family

Cast

Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario, Jake Abel, Pierce Brosnan, Sean Bean, Steve Coogan, Rosario Dawson, Melina Kanakaredes, Catherine Keener

Crew

Chris Columbus, Craig Titley

Rating

★6.209(7672 votes)