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Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Some heroes are made and some are born of the Gods!

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Last modified: May. 13, 2010

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Li...

Release Date: Friday, February 12, 2010 Theaters

Director: Chris Columbus

Starring: Logan Lerman Brandon T. Jackson Alexandra Daddario Pierce Brosnan Uma Thurman

PG Action 2 hrs, 0 m

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Plot
It’s the 21st century, but the gods of Mount Olympus and assorted monsters have walked out of the pages of high school student Percy Jackson’s Greek mythology texts and into his life. And they’re not happy: Zeus’ lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Even more troubling is the sudden disappearance of Percy's mother. As Percy adapts to his newly discovered status as a demi-god (his father is Poseidon), he finds himself caught between the battling titans of Mt. Olympus. He and his friends embark on a cross-country adventure to catch the true lightning thief, save Percy’s mom, and unravel a mystery more powerful than the gods themselves.
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Who is making Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief – Crew List

A look at Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Chris Columbus last helmed The Thursday Murder Club and The Christmas Chronicles 2. The film's writer Joe Stillman last penned Gulliver's Travels and Planet 51.

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Greg Mooradian
Guy Oseary
Karen Rosenfelt

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  • Based on the book by Rick Riordan.

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Parent Rating
PG Parental Guidance Suggested for action violence and peril, some scary images and suggestive material, and mild language
Runtime
2 hrs, 0 m
Tagline
Some heroes are made and some are born of the Gods!
Also known as
Percy Jackson, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

Language
English
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Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Release Date: When was the film released?

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, February 12 , 2010. The film was released in approximately 3,356 theaters. There were three other movies released on the same date, including Valentine's Day, The Wolfman and My Name is Khan.

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