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The Odyssey

2026Movie2 h 53 minR

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Letterboxd4.3/5Metacritic885.7Rotten Tomatoes94%89%

A nerve-racking, awe-inspiring adventure movie about history and fantasy, with standout cinematography and world-building.

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Story

Defy the gods.

Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War. Throughout his voyage, he is forced to confront the whims of gods, mythological monsters, and trials that stretch both his cunning and his humanity to the breaking point.

Feels like

  • Epic Mythological Journey
  • Visually Stunning Ancient World
  • High-Stakes Survival & Strategy
  • Profound Human Resilience
  • Cinematic Grandeur
  • Complex Character Study
  • Awe-Inspiring Fantasy Realism
  • Emotionally Charged Drama
  • Immersive Sound Design
  • Classic Literature Adaptation

Cast

24 of 65

Crew

Directed by
Christopher Nolan
Written by
Christopher Nolan
Produced by
Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas
Music by
Ludwig Göransson, Rosa Fragorapti, Callum Armstrong

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Facts

July 15, 2026 · 2 h 53 min · R

Released
July 15, 2026
Runtime
2 h 53 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$250 million
Box office
$1.8 billion

Tropes

Rage Against the Heavens, And Now You Must Marry Me, Awful Wedded Life +9

  • Rage Against the Heavens
  • And Now You Must Marry Me
  • Awful Wedded Life
  • Behind the Black
  • Secret Test of Character
  • All Are Equal in Death
  • Off with His Head!
  • Unambiguous in the Adaptation
  • Vagueness Is Coming
  • Canine Loyalty
  • I Surrender, Suckers!
  • The Mutiny

12 of 284 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Odyssey worth watching?"

Questions about The Odyssey

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Odyssey worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.4, Letterboxd 4.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 88). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is The Odyssey okay for kids?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Odyssey scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Was The Odyssey a box office hit?

Budget$250 million
Box office$1.8 billion

Yes, a big one: it cost about $250 million to make and earned $1.8 billion worldwide, 7.2 times its budget.

What tropes does The Odyssey use?

Rage Against the HeavensAnd Now You Must Marry MeAwful Wedded LifeBehind the BlackSecret Test of CharacterAll Are Equal in DeathOff with His Head!Unambiguous in the AdaptationVagueness Is ComingCanine LoyaltyI Surrender, Suckers!The Mutinyand 272 more

TV Tropes lists 284 tropes for it, including Rage Against the Heavens, And Now You Must Marry Me, and Awful Wedded Life.