# The Odyssey (2016)

> A sweeping French biographical adventure follows Jacques-Yves Cousteau from celebrated maritime pioneer to a grieving father confronting the personal cost of his ambition.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/211652

## Facts

- Runtime: 122 min
- Genres: Adventure, Drama
- Director: Jérôme Salle
- Cast: Lambert Wilson, Pierre Niney, Audrey Tautou, Laurent Lucas, Benjamin Lavernhe, Vincent Heneine, Thibault de Montalembert, Roger Van Hool
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1659619/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: earnest, majestic, melancholic, thoughtful weekend viewing, nature film night

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