Jason and the Argonauts (1963)
Kernel Score: 80% · 677 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Released: 1963-06-13
Runtime: 104 minutes
Where to watch Jason and the Argonauts
- Free with ads: Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Jason, a fearless sailor and explorer, returns to his home land of Thessaly after a long voyage to claim his rightful throne. He learns, however, that he must first find the magical Golden Fleece. To do so, he must embark on an epic quest fraught with fantastic monsters and terrible perils.
Jason and the Argonauts parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Jason and the Argonauts is a classic fantasy adventure with stop-motion monsters that may be intense for young or sensitive viewers.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Rated G, but features sword battles with giant monsters, skeletons, and mythological creatures that could frighten young children.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Don Chaffey
Cast
- Todd Armstrong as Jason
- Nancy Kovack as Medea
- Gary Raymond as Acastus
- Laurence Naismith as Argos
- Niall MacGinnis as Zeus
- Michael Gwynn as Hermes
- Douglas Wilmer as Pelias
- Jack Gwillim as Aeëtes
- Honor Blackman as Hera
- John Cairney as Hylas
Jason and the Argonauts FAQ
Is Jason and the Argonauts good?
Jason and the Argonauts has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 677 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Jason and the Argonauts?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Jason and the Argonauts OK for kids?
Jason and the Argonauts is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Jason and the Argonauts is a classic fantasy adventure with stop-motion monsters that may be intense for young or sensitive viewers.
What movies are like Jason and the Argonauts?
If you liked Jason and the Argonauts, try Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Peter Pan, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.