10 Best Greek Mythology Movies to Watch After ‘The Odyssey’
Collider has published a listicle recommending Greek mythology films to watch following renewed interest in the genre sparked by Christopher Nolan's forthcoming adaptation of "The Odyssey". The piece highlights ten movies drawing on ancient Greek myths and legends, spanning genres from big-budget action spectacle to more art-house, literary adaptations.
– "Immortals" (2011) — a stylised, action-heavy retelling of Theseus battling King Hyperion, starring Henry Cavill and Mickey Rourke
– "Métamorphoses" (2014) — a surreal French film inspired by Ovid's "Metamorphoses", following a young woman's encounters with the gods
– "Ulysses" (1954) — a classic adaptation starring Kirk Douglas as the Greek hero struggling to return home to Ithaca
– Seven further titles are also included in the full ranking, rounding out a list aimed at fans wanting more mythological viewing
- Collider lists ten Greek mythology films to watch after Nolan's "The Odyssey"
- Picks range from action blockbuster "Immortals" to art-house "Métamorphoses"
- Classic 1954 film "Ulysses", starring Kirk Douglas, also features
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Immortals, Métamorphoses and Ulysses are among the older and newer films built on Greek myths, alongside other titles being suggested in this list. Nolan's version of the Odyssey has renewed interest in the genre, prompting outlets to point readers towards older films drawing on the same stories, from mainstream blockbusters to smaller foreign-language pictures.
Greek mythology has long served as source material for cinema, ranging from faithful adaptations of ancient texts, such as Homer's Odyssey, to looser retellings that use gods, monsters and heroes as the basis for action or fantasy films. The listicle format brings together works from different decades, countries and budgets under this shared theme, rather than tracking any single production or event.
Understanding this piece mainly requires knowing that it is a recommendation list rather than a news report: it does not concern a new release, controversy or ongoing development, but rather curates existing films for readers interested in Greek mythology on screen.