The Odyssey

The story

Overview

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.

Behind the film

Production & story details

Status

Released

Original language

English (en)

Spoken languages

English (en)

Country of origin

United Kingdom (GB) · United States (US)

Production countries

United Kingdom (GB) · United States (US)

Budget (USD)

$250,000,000

Revenue (USD)

$1,794,403,000

Production companies

• 
  Universal PicturesUnited States (US)
• 
  SyncopyUnited Kingdom (GB)

Story keywords

• ship
• trojan war
• greek mythology
• historical fiction
• ancient world
• period drama
• based on song, poem or rhyme
• greek history
• voyage
• peplum
• ancient
• trojan horse
• mediterranean sea
• bronze age
• mythical
• odyssey
• sword and sandal
• epic fantasy