Athena (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1954, Athena is a comedy and romance film directed by Richard Thorpe, running about 96 minutes. “The Nature Girl With The Body Beautiful” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A stuffy young lawyer's outlook on life drastically changes when he meets a perky health food enthusiast and her wacky family.
Who’s in it. Athena stars Jane Powell as Athena Mulvain, Debbie Reynolds as Minerva Mulvain, Virginia Gibson as Niobe Mulvain and Edmund Purdom as Adam Calhorn Shaw, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Athena has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Athena page.
If you liked it. Fans of Athena tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Athena (1954)?
- In US, Athena is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Athena worth watching?
- Athena holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Athena?
- Athena stars Jane Powell, Debbie Reynolds, Virginia Gibson, Edmund Purdom and Vic Damone.
- When was Athena released?
- Athena was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.