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What are your favorite Greek mythology movies?

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I'm looking for a good Greek movie night! Does anyone have suggestions?
 
Ulysses is a classic!!
 
Do they need to be in Greek? Percy Jackson and the Lightening thief is a good one, and that is good for the whole family. However, some of the stories and concepts were retold a bit. But, it still is a nice film.
 
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Saw this old thread and couldn’t resist adding a few picks. I always go back to Clash of the Titans (the 1981 one) for that classic vibe, and I think Immortals has some great visuals if you want something stylish. Has anyone here watched the newer series Percy Jackson yet? Curious if it’s worth adding to a movie night.
 
I usually go for a mix of classics and newer takes. Clash of the Titans (the 1981 one) is still a fun watch, and Immortals has great visuals if you’re in the mood for something stylized. I’ve rewatched both through 123moviies.net without any fuss, which made putting together a quick movie night pretty easy.
 
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