The Amazons (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1973, The Amazons is an action and adventure film directed by Terence Young, running about 100 minutes. “Women Warriors as Sensuous as they are Savage. Women Rulers as Passionate as they are Powerful.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alena Johnston is Antione, the War Goddess of the Amazons, who must mate with the Greek king Theseus to propogate her race. Traditionally this is done only out of duty, but this time she falls in love with her "boy toy"... a definite no-no for an Amazon queen. Helmed by James Bond director Terence Young and based on a story co-authored by Robert Graves, this sexy and spectacular entry in the sword-and-sandal genre features an incredible bevy of Euro-cult starlets including Rosanna Yanni, Helga Line and Luciana Paluzzi, plus a lyrical score by Academy Award-winner Riz Ortolani.
Who’s in it. The Amazons stars Alena Johnston as Antiope, Sabine Sun as Oreitheia, Rosanna Yanni as Penthesilea and Helga Liné as High Priestess, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Amazons has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Amazons page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Amazons tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Amazons (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Amazons change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Amazons worth watching?
- The Amazons holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Amazons?
- The Amazons stars Alena Johnston, Sabine Sun, Rosanna Yanni, Helga Liné and Malisa Longo.
- When was The Amazons released?
- The Amazons was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.