Parents' Guide to The Odyssey

Parents need to know that The Odyssey is Christopher Nolan's take on the ancient Greek epic poem by Homer. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, who encounters many obstacles and strange characters as he struggles to get home—including Circe (Charlize Theron) and Athena (Zendaya). Other notable cast members include Anne Hathaway as Odysseus' wife, Penelope; Tom Holland as Odysseus' son, Telemachus; and Robert Pattinson as the scheming suitor Antinous. While plot details are still under wraps, viewers can expect many scenes of violence, war, and death.

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