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The Odyssey

2016·Movie
2h 2min
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

A real life story, family, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The aquatic adventure of the highly influential and fearlessly ambitious pioneer, innovator, filmmaker, researcher, and conservationist, Jacques-Yves Cousteau, covers roughly thirty years of an inarguably rich in achievements life.
Biographical DramaJacques CousteauOcean ExplorationFamily RelationshipsAmbitiousHistorical SettingVisually RichCharacter-Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Odyssey

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Odyssey legally?

The Odyssey is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Odyssey worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 63%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Odyssey?

2 h 2 min

The Odyssey runs 2 h 2 min.

Is The Odyssey based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Odyssey?

Critics63
Audiences60

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 60 out of 100, so both groups see The Odyssey much the same way.

Was The Odyssey a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$10 million

No. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 49% of its budget.

What language is The Odyssey in?

FrenchItalianEnglish

It was made in French, with some Italian, English. Produced in France, Belgium.

In how many countries can I watch The Odyssey?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Odyssey in 30 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.