We’ve compiled a list of the best Greek mythology films released in the 20th and 21st centuries, ranked from worst to best.
1. Minotaur (2006):
IMDb Rating: 3.6
2006’s Minotaur was directed by Jonathan English and starred Tom Hardy. You can watch this best Greek mythology movie on Amazon Prime Video.
This horror movie is based on the Minotaur from Greek mythology. The Minotaur is a creature with a human body and a bull’s head in Greek mythology.
The story of the Minotaur movie revolves around an Iron Age village. The queen of that village mates with animals. As a result of this mating, the monster Minotaur is born.
The villagers imprison the Minotaur in an underground labyrinth, and as compensation he must sacrifice eight of her every three years. The turning point comes when the protagonist, played by Tom Hardy, learns that his girlfriend has been chosen as a victim.
2. Clash of the Titans (2010):
IMDb Rating: 5.8
Clash of Titans, directed by Jonathan Liebesman and starring Sam Worthington, was released in 2010. This movie is available on Tubi and Prime Video.
The film is about the perilous quest of the famous demigod Perseus, son of Zeus and a human woman. There is a war between the gods, and Perseus wants to save his family from Hades, the god of the underworld (played by Ralph Fiennes).
A helpless Perseus leads a small band of brave warriors into battle against Hades.
3. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (2010):
IMDb Rating: 5.9
This movie is part of a series of the best Greek mythology movies directed by Percy Jackson.
The film is based on Rick Riordan’s novel Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. Directed by Chris Columbus, the film was released in 2010 and is available on Disney+.
The film’s story is about Percy Jackson, the mortal son of Poseidon. In Greek mythology, Poseidon is the god of the sea and water.
Zeus’ lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy has only 14 days left until Jackson finds the thief.
4. Immortal (2011):
IMDb Rating: 6.0
The movie, starring Henry Cavill, also known as our Superman, is directed by Tarsem Singh. This movie is streamed online on Hulu.
In the movie Immortals, there is a king named Hyperion. This power-hungry king covets the long-lost Arch of Epirus.
In Greek mythology, the Epirus Bow is a weapon made by the gods. This weapon has the power to kill any mortal, even a god. With this weapon, Hyperion seeks to rule the entire world. It is now the duty of Theseus to prevent this power-hungry god from gaining possession of this mighty weapon.
5. Medea (1969):
IMDb Rating: 7.0
Another movie on our best Greek mythology movies list is based on ancient Greek mythology. This is about the daughter of King Aeetes of Colchis. Medea was a magician with a talent for divination.
She was the one who helped Jason, another Greek hero, obtain the Golden Fleece from her father.
The climax comes when Madea finds out about her husband’s infidelity. To find out what happened next, you’ll have to stream this movie on Prime Video.
Directed by Paolo Pasolini, the film shares the same themes of revenge, sex, and passion as the story of Madea in Greek mythology.
6. Antigone (1961):
IMDb Rating: 7.2
Antigone is the final part of the famous Greek trilogy of Oedipus the King written by Sophocles. Her Antigone was the daughter of the tragic hero Oedipus, who killed her father and married her own mother. Thus, her Antigone was also her own father’s sister.On our list of the best Greek mythology films, this film tells the tragic story of Antigone. The Antigones brothers are vying for the throne after her father was expelled from the kingdom. They kill each other on the battlefield and it is Antigone’s duty to bury one of them. Antigone 1961 is directed by George Tzavellas and available on Prime Video.
7. Troy (2004):
IMDb Rating: 7.3
This action war movie is based on the ancient Greek epic “The Iliad” written by the famous Greek poet Homer.
Directed by Wolfgang Peterson, this movie includes a great casting like Brad Pitt and Eric Bana. This movie is also on my favorite list of the best Greek mythology movies.
Troy 2004 is about the adventurous life of Achilles, the famous Greek legend of immortality. The story revolves around the city of Troy being attacked by the Greeks.
When the Trojan prince kidnapped Paris, he kidnapped Helena, Queen of Sparta. Bringing back the queen is now the honorable duty of every Greek, and the Trojan War begins. You can watch this movie on Netflix.
8. Wonder Woman (2017):
IMDb Rating: 7.4
The Wonder Woman movies are part of DC Comics, but the character is also loosely based on Greek mythology, which makes this movie one of the best Greek mythology movies as well.
Wonder Woman’s real name in the comics and in this movie is Diana, the Roman name for the Greek goddess Artemis. Wonder Woman’s powers are also similar to Artemis.
Similarly, the Amazons are a race of female warriors created by Zeus, and the film also features Ares, the Greek god of war.
Directed by Patty Jenkins and starring Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, this her best Greek Mythology movie of 2017 is out on Netflix.
9. Oedipus Rex (1967):
IMDb Rating: 7.4
Directed by Worf Paolo, this Italian film is a modern adaptation of the famous myth of Oedipus, King of Thebes.
Like the play about Oedipus by the Greek writer Sophocles, the film is about the startling life and tragic end of the hero.
There is a prophecy that Oedipus will kill his father and marry his mother. Everyone tries their best to avoid this prophecy, but their fate is already written.
