Our take
The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic is a 23-minute behind-the-scenes special on Christopher Nolan's mythic action film. It covers large-scale stunts, IMAX filming, and ancient battle design rather than telling Homer's story directly. Expect brief clips of fantasy violence, monsters, and production danger. No detailed standalone content rating is available
Uplifting themes
Celebrates craft, collaboration, and dedication required to adapt a classic epic Cast and crew discuss disciplined preparation for a demanding international production
Story (may spoil tone)
Go behind the scenes of Christopher Nolan's mythic action epic, The Odyssey. This special documentary explores the monumental undertaking of adapting Homer’s foundational saga for the big screen, charting a grueling 91-day principal photography schedule across six countries. From the revolutionary use of brand-new IMAX film technology to the massive coordination of over 5,300 custom-designed costumes, discover how a star-studded cast led by Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Anne Hathaway brought the dangerous, timeless world of ancient Greek gods and monsters to life.
What we flagged
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Details
Violence Production clips preview mythic battles, weapons, and monster designs f…
Production clips preview mythic battles, weapons, and monster designs from the feature film
Language No language found in this title
No language found in this title
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening Monster and war footage from the epic may feel intense in brief making-…
Monster and war footage from the epic may feel intense in brief making-of glimpses
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Costume and battle prep footage includes spears, armor, and ancient com…
Costume and battle prep footage includes spears, armor, and ancient combat staging
Dangerous behaviour Stunt and location work highlights could glamorize risky filmmaking wit…
Stunt and location work highlights could glamorize risky filmmaking without safety context
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Talk after watching
- Making-of docs show how massive films are built safely. What roles exist beyond the actors?
- Greek myths include gods, monsters, and war. How do filmmakers decide what to show on screen?