Book · -080 · epic poem
Iliad by Homer: every TV and movie adaptation
Quick answer
Iliad by Homer (-080) has been adapted into 2 TV series and 2 movies: Helen of Troy (1956), The Odyssey (1997), Helen of Troy (2003), Troy (2004).
It is part of the Epic Cycle series.
About Iliad
Iliad is a book by Homer, first published in -080 (original language: Homeric Greek). It is part of the Epic Cycle series, which has 2 books on record. Genre: epic poem. The first screen adaptation was Helen of Troy in 1956; the most recent released one is Troy (2004).
Epic poem attributed to Homer.
Every adaptation of Iliad
Helen of Troy
Movie · 1956 · United States · directed by Robert Wise
1956 film directed by Robert Wise.
The Odyssey
TV series · 1997–1997 · NBC · United Kingdom · directed by Andrei Konchalovsky
1997 television miniseries directed by Andrei Konchalovsky.
Helen of Troy
TV series · 2003–2003 · USA Network · United States · directed by John Kent Harrison
2003 television miniseries directed by John Kent Harrison.
Epic Cycle: reading order
- Iliad (-080)
- Odyssey
More Homer books on screen
- Odyssey · 8 adaptations
Common questions
Has Iliad been made into a TV show or movie?
Yes. Iliad by Homer (-080) has been adapted into 2 TV series and 2 movies: Helen of Troy (1956), The Odyssey (1997), Helen of Troy (2003), Troy (2004).
Who wrote Iliad?
Iliad was written by Homer and first published in -080.
How many adaptations of Iliad are there?
We list 4 screen adaptations: 2 TV series and 2 movies.
Is a new Iliad adaptation coming?
No new adaptation date is on record yet. The latest released adaptation is Troy (2004).
Is Iliad part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Epic Cycle series.
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