In case you haven’t heard, there’s a new version of the Homer’s masterpiece tale of adventure in heroism coming to the big screen. Well, rather, there’s a very version based not on Homer’s tale, but on a 2017 translation by an author named Emily Wilson from 2017.

We don’t need to talk about that anymore, because there are already many versions, good and bad, of Homer’s works adapted for movies or television. Here are four takes you can watch now:

Troy (2004)

Brad Pitt portrays Greece’s most formidable warrior in this adaptation of Homer’s Iliad. It covers all the basics from the Trojan War to Paris’s pursuit of Helen of Troy. It is an incomplete translation, but tries to stay respectful of the source. Some of the most interesting casting choices are the use of professional wrestlers in some roles. That makes sense, because these are big, big dudes. Really, this movie was made mostly for those who love old school Hollywood action in historical settings. Pitt and Eric Bana (who portrayed Hector), even did all their own students in their big fight scenes. Even though it tends to veer from the story, it still remains believable and entertaining.

The Odyssey Mini Series (1997)

This campy Hallmark Entertainment two-part series is very typical of the effects and fantasy of the 1990s. It did manage to win a couple of PrimeTime Emmys, including best director. This was still when awards mostly looked at storytelling rather than box-checking. Done more as a fantasy romp, it focuses on the costuming and effects, but it did pretty good when it first aired on NBC back in the day. The casting included Armand Assante as Odysseus with actors from various backgrounds including Greek actress Irene Papas as Anticlea and Vanessa Williams as Calypso. Really, though, the best thing about this was Jim Henson’s Creature Shop bringing us both practical puppet effects for the sea monster Charybdis and a little early CGI. This version may be a little dorky, but it’s at least fun.

The Return (2024)

This a rather dark and sad look at the second part of The Odyssey. Odysseus, played by Ralph Fiennes, returns home years after the Trojan War, filled with the demons of war. After facing battles overseas, he faces hardship of returning to his home, where he is traumatized by war and mostly unrecognized by most. There is the heartbreaking scene of a dog’s loyalty that is pretty gut-wrenching. It’s not a really fast-paced movie, but takes a good look at the emotional and physical wear-and-tear of Odysseus’s journey and return home.

O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)

This is how you take creative liberty with a story and not insult the viewers. A music-centric comedy adventure by the Coen Brothers set in the deep south in the 1930s. Inspired by The Odyssey, George Clooney, John Turturro and Tim Blake Nelson chew the scenery as three escaped convicts more or less seeking home and treasure. Every single performance in this movie from Holly Hunter to John Goodman to Chris Thomas King is over-the-top and enjoyable. There are tons of quotable lines and the soundtrack is fantastic. For those who read The Odyssey, picking out the references is part of the appeal. Even if you look at this as a stand-alone film without the inspiration, it’s still a great story.

Whether or not you are planning on watching the the forthcoming Christopher Nolan movie, check out these earlier nods to Homer. You might find a some dated effects, stilted acting in some instances and complete reimagining of some story elements, for sure. However, you won’t find any utter disgust of the source material hiding behind artistic license.