Release Date
December 22, 2000 (LA/NY)
January 12, 2001
January 12, 2001
Director
Joel Coen
Writer
Homer, Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Cast
Tim Nelson, John McConnell, Chris Thomas King, Wayne Duvall, Holly Hunter, John Goodman, Charles Durning, Michael Badalucco, Tim Blake Nelson, John Turturro, George Clooney
Studio
Running Time
106 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG-13 for some violence and language
What is O Brother, Where Art Thou? about?
In the Depression-era deep South, three escapees from a Mississippi prison chain gang: Everett Ulysses McGill (George Clooney), sweet and simple Delmar (Tim Blake Nelson), and the perpetually angry Pete (John Turturro), embark on the adventure of a lifetime as they set out to pursue their freedom and return to their homes. With nothing to lose and still in shackles, they make a hasty run for their lives and end up on an incredible journey... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
O Brother, Where Art Thou? is supposed to be a remake of Homer's "The Odyssey, but its comparison to that classic tale can be seen no more than in a hundred other movies. The only difference is that this version is more random and comical than anything you can expect. Full movie review »
