Film

Wrath of the Titans

Name: Wrath of the Titans
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Released: 2012
Cast: Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Rosamund Pike, Bill Nighy

Wrath of the Titans is a 2012 sword-and-sorcery spectacle where Sam Worthington's Perseus must prevent the Titans from breaking free while the Greek gods weaken from lack of worship. It's loud, kinetic, and committed to its own absurdity—a film that swings hard even when it misses. Built for people who want mythological action without pretension.

TMDb rating

2.9

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