# Francis Ford Coppola’s 176-Minute ‘The Odyssey’ Dominates the Digital Charts

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/francis-ford-coppolas-176-minute-the-odyssey-dominates-the-digital-charts/
- Published: 2026-07-24T11:30:15+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-24T12:14:11+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/francis-ford-coppola-the-odyssey-1997-streaming-success-itunes-july-2026/
- Topics: Art, Culture, Entertainment, Film

## Key points

- Coppola’s 1997 *Odyssey* is enjoying a digital-chart revival.
- Nolan’s hit has renewed interest in earlier Homer adaptations.
- The two versions differ sharply in budget, format and scale.

## Summary

Francis Ford Coppola’s 1997 adaptation of *The Odyssey* has risen on digital charts following the commercial success of Christopher Nolan’s new film of the same story. The renewed attention shows how a major contemporary release can revive interest in older interpretations of a classic work, including a production originally made as a two-part NBC limited series.

Coppola’s version runs for 176 minutes, reportedly cost $40 million and stars Armand Assante as Odysseus alongside Greta Scacchi as Penelope. The article contrasts it with Nolan’s reported $250 million film, which has grossed more than $260 million worldwide and received strong Rotten Tomatoes scores, with Matt Damon leading an ensemble including Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson.

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