Tintin, created by Hergé, is one of the most iconic comic book characters ever. His adventures have been adapted several times, in both live action and animation. Here's an overview of all the Tintin films in order, including classic and modern adaptations.
Tintin and the Golden Fleece (1961): The First Live-Action Tintin Film
Type: live action. Director: Jean-Jacques Vierne. Starring Jean-Pierre Talbot as Tintin. The first Tintin film isn't a direct adaptation of an album but an original adventure in which Captain Haddock inherits a mysterious ship called the Golden Fleece. A charming but dated film that still has cult status among Tintin fans.
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 film, this is an original story rather than a comic adaptation. Tintin and Captain Haddock travel to Spain to help a scientist who has created blue oranges that can grow in the desert to fight world hunger. Less known, but still nostalgic for fans.
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Tintin and the Temple of the Sun (1969): The First Animated Feature
Type: animation. Produced by Belvision. This animated film is a fairly faithful adaptation of Prisoners of the Sun, in which Tintin and his friends travel to South America to rescue Professor Calculus from the Incas. The animation may feel old-fashioned, but the suspense and adventure still hold up.
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Tintin and the Lake of Sharks (1972): An Original Animated Adventure
Type: animation. Produced by Belvision. This film isn't a direct adaptation of a comic, but it has plenty of typical Tintin elements: the villain Rastapopoulos, a hidden treasure and a dangerous adventure around a lake full of sharks. Although not based on a Hergé story, it's still a fun addition to the Tintin world.
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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 (Sakharine/Red Rackham). This is the best-known and most modern Tintin film, combining 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, it delights old and new fans alike.
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