7 Other ‘Odyssey’ Movie Adaptations to Stream Now
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Christopher Nolan described Homer’s “The Odyssey” as his “ur-text,” influencing much of his work and serving as a foundational story in modern storytelling.
- “The Odyssey” narrates the Greek hero Odysseus’ perilous 10-year journey home after the Trojan War, a theme that has been adapted and retold in various forms over time.
- Recent and notable adaptations include Uberto Pasolini’s 2024 film “The Return,” starring Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche, as well as Mario Camerini’s 1955 film “Ulysses” and the 1997 NBC mini-series “The Odyssey.”
- The epic’s influence extends beyond traditional media, inspiring the 2007-11 web series “Star Trek Odyssey” and even a parody in “The Simpsons” in 2002.
