Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

Name: Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Family
Released: 2010-02-01
Duration: 1 h 58 min
Cast: Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario, Jake Abel, Pierce Brosnan

2010, English. Directed by Chris Columbus.

Worlds collide.

Accident prone teenager, Percy discovers he's actually a demi-God, the son of Poseidon, and he is needed when Zeus' lightning is stolen. Percy must master his new found skills in order to prevent a war between the Gods that could devastate the entire world.

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Runtime: 1h 58m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: PG

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6.2/10 from 8,022 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Released: 1 February 2010
Country: United States of America
Written by: Craig Titley
Budget: $95M
Box office: $226M

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What Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief is based on

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief is based on The Lightning Thief, a 2005 novel by Rick Riordan.

Novel · 2005
The Lightning Thief
By Rick Riordan
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Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

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What comes after Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief?

Next in the series: Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013).

Is Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 8,022 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief?

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).

Does Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief on?

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief?

If you liked Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, try Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, Wish Upon a Unicorn, Inkheart.

Who directed Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief?

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) was directed by Chris Columbus and stars Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario.

What is Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief based on?

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief is based on The Lightning Thief, a 2005 novel by Rick Riordan.