Tintin, created by Hergé, is one of the most iconic comic book characters ever. His adventures have been adapted into movies several times, in both live-action and animation.
Here is an overview of all Tintin movies in order, including both classic and modern adaptations.
1. Tintin and the Mystery of the Golden Fleece (1961) – The first live-action Tintin movie
- Type: Live-action
- Director: Jean-Jacques Vierne
- Starring: Jean-Pierre Talbot as Tintin
The first movie adaptation of Tintin is not a direct adaptation of a comic album, but an original adventure where Tintin inherits a mysterious ship called the Golden Fleece.
A charming but dated movie that still holds cult status among Tintin fans.
2. Tintin and the Blue Oranges (1964) – The second live-action adventure
- Type: Live-action
- Director: Philippe Condroyer
- Starring: Jean-Pierre Talbot as Tintin
Like the first movie, this is an original story and not a direct comic adaptation. Tintin and Captain Haddock travel to Spain to help a scientist who has found a way to combat famine with genetically modified oranges.
A lesser-known but still nostalgic movie for fans.
3. Tintin and the Temple of the Sun (1969) – The first animated movie
- Type: Animation
- Director: Raymond Leblanc
This animated movie is a fairly faithful adaptation of the album “Prisoners of the Sun”, where Tintin and his friends travel to South America to rescue Professor Calculus from the Incas.
The animation might feel a bit dated, but the suspense and adventure still hold up well.
4. Tintin and the Lake of Sharks (1972) – An original animated adventure
- Type: Animation
- Director: Raymond Leblanc
This movie is not a direct adaptation of a comic book, but it contains many typical Tintin elements: a villain named Rastapopoulos, hidden treasure, and a dangerous adventure around a lake full of sharks.
Although not based on a Hergé story, this movie is still a fun addition to the Tintin world.
5. The Adventures of Tintin (2011) – Steven Spielberg’s Hollywood version
- Type: 3D animation/motion capture
- Director: Steven Spielberg
- Voices: Jamie Bell (Tintin), Andy Serkis (Captain Haddock), Daniel Craig (Red Rackham)
This is the most famous and modern Tintin movie. It combines the albums “The Crab with the Golden Claws”, “The Secret of the Unicorn”, and “Red Rackham’s Treasure”.
With impressive motion-capture animation, epic action, and Spielberg’s direction, this is a movie that delights both old and new fans.
