Jason and the Argonauts

Jason and the Argonauts (1963)

  • 94% of critics liked it
    (34 reviews)

  • 72% of users liked it
    (21,925 ratings)

Greek mythology is done up brown by the special-effects expertise of Ray Harryhausen in Jason and the Argonauts. Jason (Todd Armstrong), rightful heir to the throne of Thessaly, is spared from death through the intervention of the goddess Hera (Honor Blackman). The other celestial inhabitants of… More

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Jun 19, 1963 Limited
Columbia Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Variety Staff, Variety

    The $3 million film has a workable scenario and has been directed resourcefully and spiritedly by Don Chaffey, under whose leadership a colorful cast performs with zeal.

  • Tom Milne, Time Out

    Great fun, as these things go, with a Bernard Herrmann score to boot.

  • Howard Thompson, New York Times

    This absurd, unwieldy adventure -- if that's the word -- is no worse, but certainly no better, than most of its kind.

  • Tim Brayton, Antagony & Ecstasy

    A great adventure movie... presents spectacle in the most wide-eyed, awe-inspired register.

  • , Total Film

    One of Ray Harryhausen's finest moments, the remarkable special effects are still pretty impressive even in today's CG-shaped world.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Chris W


    Before he tackled Greek mythology in Clash of the Titans, Ray Harryhausen put his immense talents to work in Jason and the Argonauts. The movie concerns the Greek myth about Jason, and his quest for the Golden Fleece. The story itself is a pretty fun and entertaining adventure tale,… More

  • AJ V


    This movie is so cool, the special effects are awesome, and the story is a classic epic tale. This is a really good movie.

  • Michael G


    I absolutely love Jason and the Argonauts. This one's got it all--well told Greek mythology, Ray Harryhausen's fantastic special effects, great monsters, great fights and vintage foxiness. Admittedly, the stop motion effects are probably laughable by today's standards… More

  • Conner R


    Greek mythology has a lot of great stories, one of the most famous being the tale of Jason and the golden fleece. This has action, adventure, romance and special effects up the wazoo; you canâ??t ask for more. Aside from some terrible performances, mainly Jason himself, this is a… More

  • Luke B


    Wonderful in every conceivable way. The pacing, the excitement, it's all there by the bucketload. This has some of Harryhausen's greatest creations, from the Harpies and the Hydra, to the unforgettable skeleton battle. You really have to give the man credit for his patience… More

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