Jason and the Argonauts (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1963, Jason and the Argonauts is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Don Chaffey, running about 104 minutes. “Greatest Odyssey Of The Ages - for the first time on the screen” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Jason and the Argonauts stars Todd Armstrong as Jason, Nancy Kovack as Medea, Gary Raymond as Acastus and Laurence Naismith as Argos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Jason and the Argonauts has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jason and the Argonauts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jason and the Argonauts tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jason and the Argonauts (1963)?
- In US, Jason and the Argonauts is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jason and the Argonauts worth watching?
- Jason and the Argonauts holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jason and the Argonauts?
- Jason and the Argonauts stars Todd Armstrong, Nancy Kovack, Gary Raymond, Laurence Naismith and Niall MacGinnis.
- When was Jason and the Argonauts released?
- Jason and the Argonauts was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.