Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- heroic
- ominous
- mythic
- epic movie night
- mythology marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The production is described as a maximalist adaptation with great sets, broad locations, and an expansive mythological canvas.
Odysseus must survive a dangerous voyage after the Trojan War in order to return to Ithaca and his family.
The plot moves through encounters with Polyphemus, the Sirens, Circe, and other hazards along Odysseus's route.
The adaptation is characterized as unusually faithful and grounded despite its monsters, horror elements, and supernatural subject matter.
Films like The Odyssey, and why
Troy
mythological historical epic centered on the Trojan War and its legendary heroes
Jason and the Argonauts
large-scale mythic adventure featuring monsters, gods, and a perilous sea voyage
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
odyssey-like homecoming journey blending classical myth, episodic encounters, and wry adventure
Movie Details
- Director
- Christopher Nolan
- Release Date
- 2026-07-15
- Runtime
- 173 min
- Rating
- 8.0 / 10 (3913)
Cast
- Matt Damon
- Tom Holland
- Anne Hathaway
- Robert Pattinson
- Himesh Patel
- Charlize Theron
- John Leguizamo
- Travis Scott
- Corey Hawkins
- Jarreth J. Merz
Common questions
- What is The Odyssey about?
- Odysseus wages a mythic battle against monsters, temptation, and the sea itself on the long road back to Ithaca.
- What is The Odyssey like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Odyssey as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is The Odyssey violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Odyssey as moderate.
- Which films are like The Odyssey?
- Films with a similar feel include Troy, Jason and the Argonauts, and O Brother, Where Art Thou?.
- How long is The Odyssey?
- The Odyssey runs 173 minutes.