The Odyssey (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Series · ★ 7.2
Released in 1997, The Odyssey is an action & adventure, drama and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Warrior Odysseus leaves his idyllic life in the kingdom of Ithaca to fight in the Trojan War. Following victory, he now must endure a lengthy, decade-long return journey, and with all his wits, overcome deadly monsters, powerful forces of nature, seductive enchantresses, and even journey into the bowels of the Underworld.
Who’s in it. The Odyssey stars Armand Assante as Odysseus, Greta Scacchi as Penelope, Isabella Rossellini as Athena and Bernadette Peters as Circe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Odyssey has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV and UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Odyssey page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Odyssey tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Odyssey (1997)?
- In US, The Odyssey is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Odyssey worth watching?
- The Odyssey holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure, drama and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Odyssey?
- The Odyssey stars Armand Assante, Greta Scacchi, Isabella Rossellini, Bernadette Peters and Eric Roberts.
- When was The Odyssey released?
- The Odyssey was released in 1997.