A mortal hero battles a ruthless king, fighting for humanity's survival in a gritty, suspenseful, and epic war.
Pulpy. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
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Moderate sex and nudity, and brutal violence, about what an R should carry.
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Theseus is a mortal man chosen by Zeus to lead the fight against the ruthless King Hyperion, who is on a rampage across Greece to obtain a weapon that can destroy humanity.
No. Brace yourself.
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