The Golden Thing (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1972, The Golden Thing is a drama and adventure film directed by Edgar Reitz, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Eleven-year old Jason and his companions, including Hercules and Orpheus, go with the ship "Argo" in the search for the Golden Fleece. With wit and cunning to overcome various obstacles until they reach the destination of their fantastic journey. The experiment is not only due to the popularization or naive glorification of a myth, but the search space occupied by fact that the heroes of antiquity were actually very young.
Who’s in it. The Golden Thing stars Christian Reitz as Jason, Ramin Vahabschadeh as Lynkeus, Konstantin Sautier as Tiphis and Michael Jeron as Herakles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Golden Thing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Golden Thing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Golden Thing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Golden Thing (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Golden Thing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Golden Thing worth watching?
- The Golden Thing holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Golden Thing?
- The Golden Thing stars Christian Reitz, Ramin Vahabschadeh, Konstantin Sautier, Michael Jeron and Mario Zöllner.
- When was The Golden Thing released?
- The Golden Thing was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.