Pink Ulysses (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1990, Pink Ulysses is a fantasy and drama film directed by Eric De Kuyper, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. An actor prepares, removing his shirt to iron it. All shirts stay off. In a mix of black and white, colour, and old film clips, a homoerotic odyssey begins. Troy is sacked, and Odysseus starts his languorous journey back to Penelope and Telemachos, who wait in Ithaca. Odysseus dreams: young well-muscled men roll on sheets, hands remove flowers to disclose a sculpted torso. The ship tosses Odysseus; gobs sleep in hammocks; a storm beats down and a life boat seeks a strand. Circe, disguised as Penelope, seduces Odysseus; he stays with her for seven years. In Ithaca, Penelope and her suitors are impatient. Will Odysseus arrive before the film crew breaks for lunch?
Who’s in it. Pink Ulysses stars José Teunissen, Jos Ijland, Dolf Wilens and Erik de Bruyn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Pink Ulysses has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pink Ulysses page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pink Ulysses tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pink Ulysses (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pink Ulysses change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pink Ulysses worth watching?
- Pink Ulysses holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pink Ulysses?
- Pink Ulysses stars José Teunissen, Jos Ijland, Dolf Wilens, Erik de Bruyn and Daan Jansen.
- When was Pink Ulysses released?
- Pink Ulysses was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.