🏷 Discover The Best Achilles Movies & TV Shows To Watch Today

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Explore the legendary story of Achilles, a hero of the Trojan War, through movies and TV shows that bring his epic tale to life.

Cast

Brian Cox

7.2 11.2K votes

Genre: Action, History, War

Country: United Kingdom, United States of America

Duration: 163 min.

Audience: R

Story: In year 1250 B.C. during the late Bronze age, two emerging nations begin to clash. Paris, the Trojan prince, convinces Helen, Queen of Sparta, to leave her husband Menelaus, and sail with him back to Troy. After Menelaus finds out that his wife was taken by the Trojans, he asks his brother Agamemnon to help him get her back. Agamemnon sees this as an opportunity for power. They set off with 1,000 ships holding 50,000 Greeks to Troy.

Plot: adultery, sibling relationship, hostility, bravery, mythology, beauty, trojan war, wall, ...

Time: bronze age

Helen of Troy (2003) TV Show

6.1 85 votes

Genre: Action, Drama

Country: United States of America

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 2

Story: Paris of Troy goes to Sparta on a diplomatic mission and falls in love with Helen, the wife of King Menelaus. When lovers flee to Troy, the bloody seeds of a long war, sown by King Agamemnon of Mycenae, finally sprout, so an old prophecy is fulfilled.

Plot: greek mythology, trojan war, love, revenge, romance, miniseries, ancient greece, achilles, ...

Cast

Louis Hunter

Bella Dayne

David Threlfall

Frances O'Connor

Troy: Fall of a City (2018) TV Show

5.8 149 votes

Genre: Action, Drama, War

Country: South Africa, United Kingdom

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 8

Audience: TV-MA

Story: A rich story of love, intrigue, betrayal and belonging told from the perspective of the Trojan royal family at the heart of the siege of Troy.

Plot: greek mythology, trojan war, ancient world, ancient greece, historical drama, mythical fantasy, historical fantasy, achilles, ...

Uncovering the Best Achilles Movies and TV Shows

The story of Achilles, a legendary hero from Greek mythology, has captivated audiences for centuries. From his famous heel to his heroic deeds, Achilles' legend has been retold and reimagined in various forms of media. If you're looking for the best movies and TV shows related to Achilles, you've come to the right place.

Top Movie Picks

Some notable movies that feature Achilles as a main character include:

Troy (2004) - a historical epic that tells the story of the Trojan War
Achilles and the Tortoise (2008) - a Japanese drama that explores the myth of Achilles
Helen of Troy (1956) - a classic epic that retells the story of the Trojan War

These movies offer a unique perspective on the legend of Achilles, from his heroic deeds to his tragic downfall.

TV Shows Worth Watching

If you prefer TV shows, there are several series that feature Achilles as a main character or explore his legend in depth. Some notable mentions include:

Atlantis (2013) - a BBC series that reimagines the myth of Achilles in a fantasy world
Clash of the Gods (2009) - a documentary series that explores the mythology of ancient Greece, including the legend of Achilles
Troy: Fall of a City (2018) - a BBC and Netflix series that retells the story of the Trojan War from the perspective of the city's inhabitants

These TV shows offer a fresh take on the legend of Achilles, from action-packed adventures to thought-provoking dramas.