Movie · 2026 · Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Is The Odyssey OK for kids?
Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War. Throughout his voyage, he is forced to confront the whims of gods, mythological monsters, and trials that stretch both his cunning and his humanity to the breaking point.
At a glance
Kids preset · gentle limits for younger children
Not a fit
Under the Kids preset it goes over the limits: nudity is moderate, sexual content is mild, sexualised imagery is mild and 6 more.
Teen-safe preset · room for action and drama, nothing explicit
Not a fit
Under the Teen-safe preset it goes over the limits: nudity is moderate, violence & gore is severe, frightening & intense scenes is severe.
Every family draws the line differently. Set your own rules and see whether The Odyssey fits yours, topic by topic. Free.
Set your own rulesWhat's in it, topic by topic
Sexual & romantic
- NudityModerate
Several male rear nudity shots and a fully nude cyclops with genitals in shadow; a corpse's bare buttocks.
- Sexual contentMild
Sex implied before a cut, an implied Calypso relationship, and references to soldiers' rapes; nothing depicted.
- Sexualised imageryMild
A plunging garment, low-cut short outfits, and Sirens in sheer clothing; only a few brief moments.
- Kissing & romanceModerate
Passionate kisses between Odysseus and Penelope in bed, and between a servant and a suitor; also a hand kiss.
Language & behaviour
- ProfanityModerate
About three f-words and one s-word, plus milder words like 'd--n' and 'b--tard'.
- Vulgarity & crude humourNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Verbal abuse & bullyingModerate
Suitors repeatedly abuse servants and taunt Telemachus while plotting his death.
- Discrimination & hateNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Disrespectful behaviour & role modelsMild
Odysseus lies to test loyalty and a servant betrays Penelope; deception is shown with consequences.
- Dangerous imitable actsNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
Violence & intensity
- Violence & goreSevere
A cyclops bites off a man's head, plus the sack of Troy, stabbings, eye-gouging and slaughter of suitors; blood is relatively limited.
- Frightening & intense scenesSevere
Men devoured by a cyclops and a sea monster, men turned into pigs, and the dead rising in Hades.
- Self-harm & suicideNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Death & griefModerate
Many crewmen die, Agamemnon is murdered, a dog dies, and Odysseus struggles with war guilt and PTSD.
- Alcohol, drugs & smokingModerate
Feasting suitors drink, a few characters get drunk, and a lotus flower causes memory loss.
Topics some families want to know about
- LGBTQ+ representationNot present
No LGBTQ characters reported; a trans actor plays a male soldier, with no effect on the story.
- Religious contentCentral
Greek pantheon runs throughout: Athena appears, with temple worship, sacrifices, idols and 'Zeus' Law'.
- Occult & magicCentral
Mythological magic is central: Circe's transformation spell, a blood ritual to speak with the dead, prophecy, Sirens and monsters.
- Political & ideological themesNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Products & advertisingNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Messages & valuesMixed
Plugged In notes a Golden Rule-like moral overlay and deception has consequences; the evidence on overall messaging is thin.
How we rate
We read parent guides, reviews and official ratings for every title and rate 21 topics, from kissing and profanity to violence, frightening scenes, substance use and the messages a story leaves behind, each with a reason and its sources. Our team verifies what the sources leave out. You set a limit per topic, and every title gets a clear verdict against your rules, not someone else's age label.