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Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

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Accident prone teenager, Percy discovers he's actually a demi-God, the son of Poseidon, and he is needed when Zeus' lightning is stolen. Percy must master his new found skills in order to prevent a war between the Gods that could devastate the entire world.

February 1, 2010 · Directed by Chris Columbus

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Runtime1h 58m
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