As a mere boy Jason, the heir to the kingdom of Ancient Greese, witnesses the murder of his father at the hands of his ruthless uncle, Pelias. After narrowly escaping death, Jason flees his home and returns twenty years later to reclaim the throne. Upon learning of his return, Pelias sentences him to death. To save his life, Jason promises to deliver the most coveted gift of the gods to his uncle - the Golden Fleece. Joined by the Argonauts, a stouthearted crew of sailors, he embarks on a perilous voyage to capture the Fleece and fulfill his destiny.