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O Brother, Where Art Thou?

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Ulysses Everett McGill (George Clooney) is having difficulty adjusting to his hard-labor sentence in Mississippi. He scams his way off the chain gang with simple Delmar (Tim Blake Nelson) and maladjusted Pete (John Turturro), then the trio sets out to pursue freedom and the promise of a fortune in buried treasure. With nothing to lose and still in shackles, their hasty run takes them on an incredible journey of awesome experiences and colorful characters.
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Though not as good as Coen brothers' classics, the delightfully loopy O Brother, Where Art Thou? is still a lot of fun.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Dec 26, 2010
4/5
Teens might enjoy this offbeat Odyssey adaptation. Go to Full Review Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader Nov 7, 2007
After making what are still probably their two best features, the Coen brothers came up with their worst, a piece of pop nihilism. Go to Full Review Geoff Andrew Time Out Jan 26, 2006
Great dialogue, superb 'Scope camerawork from Roger Deakins, and a genuinely wondrous deus ex machina are among the delights. Go to Full Review Linda Cook Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) Feb 10, 2026
3/4
How this ties in to the Odyssey, I don't know. I don't have time to care ... I have to go listen to the soundtrack again. Go to Full Review Conor Bryce Film Ireland Magazine Mar 24, 2025
This eccentric, moonshine-soaked ode to old-timey joy feels like home to me. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Dec 24, 2023
5/5
O Brother, Where Art Thou? is probably not the first film that one thinks of when it comes to George Clooney or the Coen brothers but it's still a pretty fun satire and masterpiece over 23 years later. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Austin B @RT35999578 4 days ago Austin B Boswellllgmailcom See more David C @David617 5 days ago Me gustó mucho la película porque combina comedia, aventura y música de una manera original. La ambientación y la fotografía tienen un estilo muy particular que hace que la película se sienta diferente. También destacan las actuaciones, especialmente la de George Clooney, quien hace que su personaje sea carismático y divertido See more Ryan D @ryandizz Sep 6, 2026 The chemistry between the characters was very genuine. A good time piece and very quotable See more Louis F @Rene.J Aug 28, 2026 Putting the odd in Odyssey. See more Dan H @RT78920043 Aug 24, 2026 I was working away from home for about 5 years and I saw quite a few movies in the theater then. What's not to like? Coen Bros directing, John Goodman, George Clooney (although a lib-turd, but still an excellent actor) as Ulysses, Tim as Delmar, and John T as Pete. GREAT ACTING! GREAT STORY! GREAT DIRECTING! And the cinematography put you in the 1930s. Chris Thomas King as the fourth wheel is superb. I thought he played perfectly right. Like he knows he's black but the 3 guys are don't know he's black, to take him on. GREAT STUFF! Steven Root and Charles During absolutely round out this cast. What can I say about Stephen Roots as the blind station owner. Excellent! You go to a movie to forget your problems for a while, I just wish it had been longer. If you can't fall asleep, have problems at work, or your loved one just skedaddled, find this movie, turn your brain off, or at least take it out of drive. Get your favorite snack, & drink and have good time! See more lisa B @RT13259498 Aug 17, 2026 One of my favorites. The music is wonderful. See more Read all reviews
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Joel Coen

Director

George Clooney

Everett Ulysses McGill

John Turturro

Pete Hogwallop

Tim Blake Nelson

Delmar O'Donnel

John Goodman

Big Dan Teague

Holly Hunter

Penny

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O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) Ulysses Everett McGill (George Clooney), Delmar (Tim Blake Nelson) and the maladjusted Pete (John Turturro) Three escapees from a Mississippi prison chain gang Pete (John Turturro, left), Delmar (Tim Blake Nelson, center), and Ulysses Everett McGill (George Clooney, right), embark on an adventure. View more photos

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Synopsis Ulysses Everett McGill (George Clooney) is having difficulty adjusting to his hard-labor sentence in Mississippi. He scams his way off the chain gang with simple Delmar (Tim Blake Nelson) and maladjusted Pete (John Turturro), then the trio sets out to pursue freedom and the promise of a fortune in buried treasure. With nothing to lose and still in shackles, their hasty run takes them on an incredible journey of awesome experiences and colorful characters.
Director
Joel Coen
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures, Universal Pictures, Touchstone Pictures
Production Co
Mike Zoss Productions, Working Title Films, Touchstone Pictures, Universal Pictures, Le Studio Canal +, Buena Vista Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Violence|Language)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 22, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 13, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$45.5M
Runtime
1h 46m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, DTS, SDDS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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