Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
“Worlds collide.”
Synopsis
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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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief - HD TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-12-21
Top Cast
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Logan Lerman
Percy Jackson
Brandon T. Jackson
Grover Underwood
Alexandra Daddario
Annabeth Chase
Jake Abel
Luke Castellan
Pierce Brosnan
Mr. Brunner / Chiron
Sean Bean
Zeus
Steve Coogan
Hades
Rosario Dawson
Persephone
Melina Kanakaredes
Athena
Catherine Keener
Sally Jackson
Kevin McKidd
Poseidon
Joe Pantoliano
Gabe Ugliano
Uma Thurman
Medusa
Julian Richings
Ferryman
Charlie Gallant
Lotus Land Bellhop
Alexis Knapp
Aphrodite Girl
Marie Avgeropoulos
Aphrodite Girl
Christie Laing
Aphrodite Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 18, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$95M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$226.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.38x
+$131.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Columbus
- Screenplay & Story
- Craig Titley
- Original Score
- Christophe Beck
- Original Title
- Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $95M
- Worldwide Gross
- $226.5M
- Production Studios
- 1492 Pictures, Sunswept Entertainment, Dune Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Columbus
Craig Titley, Rick Riordan
Christophe Beck
Stephen Goldblatt
Peter Honess
Thomas M. Hammel, Mark Morgan, Michael Barnathan, Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe
Department Leadership Roster
Craig Titley
Screenplay
Chris Columbus
Director
Bob Brown
Stunt Coordinator
Dean Choe
Stunt Coordinator
Howard Cummings
Production Design
Renée April
Costume Design
Stephen Goldblatt
Director of Photography
Peter Honess
Editor
Michael Barnathan
Producer
Chris Columbus
Producer
Mark Radcliffe
Producer
Christophe Beck
Original Music Composer
Karen Rosenfelt
Producer
Christopher Townsend
Visual Effects Supervisor
Kevin Scott Mack
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief about?
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.
Who directed Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief?
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief was directed by Chris Columbus.
Who stars in Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief?
The principal cast of Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief includes Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario, Jake Abel, Pierce Brosnan.
When was Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief released and how long is it?
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief?
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief had a reported production budget of $95M and grossed $226.5M at the worldwide box office (2.38 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief was composed by Christophe Beck.
Is Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief based on a book or true story?
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rick Riordan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief?
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).