Ulysses (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1954, Ulysses is a fantasy and adventure film directed by Mario Camerini, running about 100 minutes. “History's Greatest Epic...On the Screen at Last!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A movie adaptation of Homer's second epic, that talks about Ulysses' efforts to return to his home after the end of ten years of war.
Who’s in it. Ulysses stars Kirk Douglas as Ulysses, Anthony Quinn as Antinoos, Rossana Podestà as Nausicaa and Silvana Mangano as Circe / Penelope, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Ulysses has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ulysses page.
If you liked it. Fans of 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 Ulysses (1954)?
- In US, Ulysses is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ulysses worth watching?
- Ulysses holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ulysses?
- Ulysses stars Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn, Rossana Podestà, Silvana Mangano and Franco Interlenghi.
- When was Ulysses released?
- Ulysses was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.