Christopher Nolan is bringing an ancient Greek epic to the IMAX screen, but the Oppenheimer director is nowhere near the first filmmaker to take inspiration from one of the most recognised tales ever written. From wacky comedies to heart-wrenching dramas, so many Hollywood movies are based on The Odyssey, you just don't know it.
The Odyssey is a collection of poems attributed to the Greek poet Homer, following warrior Odysseus' decade-long journey home after the Trojan War. You can read more about the original story in our The Odyssey beginner's guide. Nolan's The Odyssey stars Matt Damon as the greek soldier, who faces rough seas, a one-eyed monster, and demi-gods, all while his son Telemachus (Tom Holland) struggles to hold down the fort at home, and wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway) swats away suitors with ulterior motives.
