The Odyssey parents guide

The Odyssey Parent Guide

Defy the gods.

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Theaters: Odysseus, king of Ithaca, embarks on a perilous journey to return home after the Trojan War.

Release date July 17, 2026

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Why is The Odyssey rated R? The MPAA rated The Odyssey R for violence and some language.

Run Time: 172 minutes

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Directed by Christopher Nolan. Starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway. Running time: 172 minutes. Theatrical release July 17, 2026. Updated June 22, 2026

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Savannah Sillito
Savannah Sillito is a librarian with a master's in library science, a bachelor's degree in English, and a certificate in early childhood education. She enjoys nonfiction books, travel, and is a staunch proponent of the Oxford comma.

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