Movie · 2000
Is O Brother, Where Art Thou? based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. O Brother, Where Art Thou? is based on the book Odyssey by Homer.
Odyssey is part of the Epic Cycle series.
The movie was released in 2000.
The book behind O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Epic Cycle: books in order
- Iliad (-080) · adapted
- Odyssey
Other adaptations of Odyssey
- The Odyssey (film, 2026)
- Ulysses (film, 1954)
- The Odyssey (TV, 1997)
- Ulysses' Gaze (film, 1995)
- Ulysses 31 (TV, 1981)
- The Return (film, 2024)
Common questions
Is O Brother, Where Art Thou? based on a book?
Yes. O Brother, Where Art Thou? is based on the book Odyssey by Homer.
Who wrote the book O Brother, Where Art Thou? is based on?
Odyssey was written by Homer.
Is Odyssey part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Epic Cycle series (2 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Odyssey before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Homer's books
- Troy (film, 2004)
- Helen of Troy (film, 1956)
- The Return of Ringo (film, 1965)
- Helen of Troy (TV, 2003)