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Jason and the Argonauts

1963Movie1 h 44 minG

Family
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic697.0Rotten Tomatoes85%79%

An awe-inspiring, epic adventure movie about fantasy and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

The epic story that was destined to stand as a colossus of adventure!

Jason, a fearless sailor and explorer, returns to his home land of Thessaly after a long voyage to claim his rightful throne. He learns, however, that he must first find the magical Golden Fleece. To do so, he must embark on an epic quest fraught with fantastic monsters and terrible perils.

Feels like

  • Sword-and-Sandal Epic
  • Classic Stop-Motion Animation
  • Mythological Adventure
  • Hero's Journey
  • Visually Creative
  • Family-Friendly Fantasy
  • Greek Mythology
  • Groundbreaking Special Effects
  • Nostalgic Charm

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Don Chaffey
Written by
Jan Read, Beverley Cross, Apollonios Rhodios
Produced by
Charles H. Schneer
Music by
Bernard Herrmann

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Facts

June 13, 1963 · 1 h 44 min · G

Released
June 13, 1963
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
G
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
65 countries

Tropes

Dem Bones, Stock Footage, Mercury's Wings +9

  • Dem Bones
  • Stock Footage
  • Mercury's Wings
  • Island of Mystery
  • Fan Disservice
  • Living Statue
  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • Red Shirt Army
  • The Mole
  • Token Evil Teammate
  • Harping on About Harpies
  • Large Ham

12 of 81 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Jason and the Argonauts?"

Questions about Jason and the Argonauts

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Jason and the Argonauts?

The RokuShout! Factory TVFawesomeTubi TVSony Pictures Core

In the United States, Jason and the Argonauts streams on Sony Pictures Core, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Shout! Factory TV, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Jason and the Argonauts worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 69).

Is Jason and the Argonauts okay for kids?

GViolence

Yes: it's rated G in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Jason and the Argonauts?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.

Is Jason and the Argonauts plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (9 of 10) and intrigue (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Jason and the Argonauts a box office flop?

Budget$3 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 70% of its budget.

What tropes does Jason and the Argonauts use?

Dem BonesStock FootageMercury's WingsIsland of MysteryFan DisserviceLiving StatueWhat Happened to the Mouse?Red Shirt ArmyThe MoleToken Evil TeammateHarping on About HarpiesLarge Hamand 69 more

TV Tropes lists 81 tropes for it, including Dem Bones, Stock Footage, and Mercury's Wings.