Clash of the Titans (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1981, Clash of the Titans is an action, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Desmond Davis, running about 118 minutes. “You will feel the power. Live the adventure. Experience the fantastic!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To win the right to marry his love, the beautiful princess Andromeda, and fulfil his destiny, half-God-half-mortal Perseus must complete various tasks including taming Pegasus, capturing Medusa's head and battling the feared Kraken.
Who’s in it. Clash of the Titans stars Harry Hamlin as Perseus, Laurence Olivier as Zeus, Claire Bloom as Hera and Maggie Smith as Thetis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Clash of the Titans has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $41.1M at the box office.
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 Clash of the Titans page.
If you liked it. Fans of Clash of the Titans 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 Clash of the Titans (1981)?
- In US, Clash of the Titans 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 Clash of the Titans worth watching?
- Clash of the Titans holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Clash of the Titans?
- Clash of the Titans stars Harry Hamlin, Laurence Olivier, Claire Bloom, Maggie Smith and Jack Gwillim.
- When was Clash of the Titans released?
- Clash of the Titans was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.