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In the deep south during the 1930s, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them. On their journey they come across many comical characters and incredible situations. Based upon Homer's 'Odyssey'.
MPAA Rating PG-13
Status Released
Release Date 2000-08-30
Runtime 107 minutes
Budget $26m
Revenue $72m
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ian shared a tip "One of my favorites. Like Lebowski it gets better with every viewing"
shemdani shared a tip "O Brother"
rhonda_jean_602 shared a tip "5 out of 5 stars"
damien_scott shared a tip "That don’t make no sense!"
kj_ressler shared a tip "Adaptation of the novel "The Odyssey.""
asaltysoul shared a tip "One of my favorites. Always rewatching!"
masonosam shared a tip "A true American masterpiece."
elizabeth_stewart shared a tip "One of the Coen Brothers’ most amazing movies. And the music!!"
rather_notsay_6247 shared a tip "Beautifully shot, well paced, hilarious, great soundtrack, great cast and performances. The works!"
ross_sauby shared a tip ""Well, aint this a geological oddity. Two weeks from everywhere.""
alexis_fiore shared a tip "Love this so much"
Maery.Deweese shared a tip "The music is just too good."
jax89 shared a tip "So beautifully directed"
holly_blackmore_551 shared a tip "Completely love this movie!"
jamie_hmn shared a tip "This movie taught me that I like country music when it's in the form of bluegrass."
coffee_chocolate shared a tip "A classic!"
courtney_chapman_1810 shared a tip "A retelling of the Odyssey in 1930s American South"
grace_kennedy_8791 shared a tip "One of my favorites of all time!"
cb_sullivan shared a tip "Loved it. The comedy, the way it’s filmed, and the music."
ben_wagner_98 shared a tip "This is without a doubt, the worst film I’ve ever seen."
jinny_marie_carey shared a tip "Hands down, my favorite movie of all time"
megan_green_9650 shared a tip "#classic"
jason_nuciola shared a tip "Some of the best music in a movie I have ever heard you must hear the Soggy Bottom Boys"
jennaveve_phillips shared a tip "My absolute FAVOURITE movie"
jodilu shared a tip "I laugh each time I see it"
vikram_chalana shared a tip "An all-time favorite!"
christie_shipley shared a tip "Good music, enjoyed the acting performances"
velociraccoon shared a tip "Favorite movie of all time."
brad_warkins shared a tip "Such a unique black comedy"
evolved44 shared a tip "One of my favorites!"
sonia_mesina shared a tip "If you havent watched this movie you seriously should. Best. Movie. Ever."
eitherphoenix shared a tip "Fun adaptation of the Odyssey with relevant contemporary social commentary (alongside the timeless lessons of the classics)."
lanabadass shared a tip "Great movie and the soundtrack is amazing"
rylee_mueller shared a tip "Would watch this with my dad all the time hilarious"
geoff_milk1 shared a tip "One of the most underrated comedies ever"
debra_b. shared a tip "Hilarious"
kerstin_friel shared a tip "The music is awesome in this movie."
jimmy_dean_6722 shared a tip "Good movie"
jay_hodges shared a tip "One of the best comedy movies ever made. Loved the acting and the story line."
marina_williams_4692 shared a tip "My favorite movie ❤️"
brittany_chapman_5388 shared a tip "Classic"
john_parrish shared a tip "Probably my favorite Cohen brothers movie! Hilarious and beautifully told with great acting from a star studded cast!"
william_parsons shared a tip "Hilarious with great sound track"
naryrokobs_1 shared a tip "Its also very funny. A lot of good humor"
lani_altizer shared a tip "@megan_stone the part when they thought he turned into a frog. Or the woman singing"
shirley_johnson_5616 shared a tip "Loved the music"
sad_panda shared a tip "Makes my top 10 list of faves!!!"
suzanne_shaw_159 shared a tip "Very funny"
kelly_vanhooser shared a tip "A must watch movie!"
Likens.Heather shared a tip "Heather"
dennis_tegethoff shared a tip "Any Coen Bros. Film is worth multiple viewings. This one NEVER gets old. Revamped retelling of The Odyssey."
erin_idzerda shared a tip "The first musical I think. You?"
mallory_swick shared a tip "Its funny"
rachel_van_tassel shared a tip "I haven't seen it in years! I just remember really liking it and laughing a lot. What are your favorites?"
rebekah_faith shared a tip "Very good movie!!! I love the music, great classic!!"
tawny_haskett shared a tip "It's hard to choose a favorite part but probably when the sirens come out singing But, I've got to say I love the whole movie."
alice_ryan_8438 shared a tip "unique perspective into a time before, funny"
josie_j shared a tip "It was really funny and good to watch a few times when you have nothing else to do haha. Good for a back up movie."
isabella_gauthier shared a tip "Such a great movie"
shelly_daugherty shared a tip "Iconic!"
emily_skipton shared a tip "Storybook like"
brent_yoder shared a tip "Humor, odyssey"
jill_spears shared a tip "I have seen it so many times that I can almost quote all the lines! It is a great movie!!♥️"
shannon_hensley_5414 shared a tip "Its been a long time but I still remember liking it a lot."
jamie_lunn shared a tip "I like it! It's super hilarious!"
eric_parkett shared a tip "“I’m fixin’ to R-U-N-N-O-F-T!”"
tamara_sewell shared a tip "George Cluney is absolutely hilarious in this movie. Not his usual role. Music is catchy"
andrew_smith_35 shared a tip "I’m a dapper Dan man haha"
lenora_barrett shared a tip "This is one of the best movies of all time. I love how it's presented as an epic tale and doesn't disappoint."
melissa_linardos_762 shared a tip "It is so rich with history and humor. I could watch it over and over!"
kiera_posteluk shared a tip "Symbolic with a killer soundtrack."
autumn_dark shared a tip "It’s an amazing retelling of the odyssey through the deep southern gothic feel to it. Highly recommend!"
mary_lynn_levine shared a tip "Great music!"
joe_gibson_3036 shared a tip "Perfect story, amazing soundtrack"
marketta_stewart shared a tip "Loved the soundtrack....one of my favorite musicals!"
jordan_438 shared a tip "It was a funny and musical adventure."