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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. Brief clips of fantasy violence, monsters and production danger. No detailed standalone content rating is available. Aimed at about 10 and up.
Uplifting themes
Craft, collaboration and the dedication needed to adapt a classic epic get celebrated Cast and crew talk about 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.
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Violence Production clips preview mythic battles, weapons and monster designs fr…
Production clips preview mythic battles, weapons and monster designs from the feature
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No language found in this title
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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 can feel intense in brief making-…
Monster and war footage from the epic can 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 comb…
Costume and battle-prep footage includes spears, armor and ancient combat staging
Dangerous behaviour Stunt and location-work highlights may glamorize risky filmmaking witho…
Stunt and location-work highlights may glamorize risky filmmaking without safety context
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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
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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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?
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The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic
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