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2001: A Space Odyssey

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An imposing black structure provides a connection between the past and the future in this enigmatic adaptation of a short story by revered sci-fi author Arthur C. Clarke. When Dr. Dave Bowman (Keir Dullea) and other astronauts are sent on a mysterious mission, their ship's computer system, HAL, begins to display increasingly strange behavior, leading up to a tense showdown between man and machine that results in a mind-bending trek through space and time.
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One of the most influential of all sci-fi films -- and one of the most controversial -- Stanley Kubrick's 2001 is a delicate, poetic meditation on the ingenuity -- and folly -- of mankind.

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Marjory Adams Boston Globe This film is as exciting as the discovery of a new dimension in life. Apr 9, 2025 Full Review Pauline Kael The New Yorker It's a bad, bad sign when a movie director begins to think of himself a myth-maker, and this limp myth of a grand plan that justifies slaughter and ends with resurrection has been around before. Apr 9, 2025 Full Review Philip Strick Sight & Sound If there was any doubt that space travel will be the most spectacular of mankind's future, "Space Odyssey" is the definitive affirmation that every last coin spent on the space race will be worth it. Apr 9, 2025 Full Review Don Shanahan Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast This is a cornerstone film and required viewing experience for a multitude of reasons. Come and kiss the ring. Sep 28, 2025 Full Review J.A.C. Dunn Charlotte Observer Stanley Kubrick has created a real mind-bender. "2001" is at once believable and astounding, intriguing -- if not boggling -- to the mind, dazzling -- if not bewildering -- to the eye, and wax-loosening to the ear. Apr 9, 2025 Full Review Felix Barker Liverpool Echo Discussion will rage for months to come around 2001: A Space Odyssey, which, for size, cost, imaginative brilliance and perplexity, is light years ahead of any space film yet made. Apr 9, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Melinda This needs to play in movie theaters more often. What a treat! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/27/25 Full Review Daniel Eric Fancy thought-provoking movie. Culture. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/27/25 Full Review chad Awesomeness everywhere and every time!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/25/25 Full Review Tom B Classic Kubrick. One of the best movies ever made, imho. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/17/25 Full Review thomas p this is a pure work of genius from Stanley Kubrick Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/18/25 Full Review Salvador Looked so great on IMAX Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/30/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Stanley Kubrick

Director

Keir Dullea

Dr. Dave Bowman

Gary Lockwood

Dr. Frank Poole

William Sylvester

Dr. Heywood R. Floyd

Daniel Richter

Moonwatcher

Leonard Rossiter

Dr. Andrei Smyslov

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Synopsis An imposing black structure provides a connection between the past and the future in this enigmatic adaptation of a short story by revered sci-fi author Arthur C. Clarke. When Dr. Dave Bowman (Keir Dullea) and other astronauts are sent on a mysterious mission, their ship's computer system, HAL, begins to display increasingly strange behavior, leading up to a tense showdown between man and machine that results in a mind-bending trek through space and time.
Director
Stanley Kubrick
Producer
Stanley Kubrick
Screenwriter
Arthur C. Clarke, Stanley Kubrick
Distributor
Warner Home Vídeo, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Warner Bros., Criterion Collection
Production Co
Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Stanley Kubrick Productions
Rating
G
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 2, 1968, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
May 18, 2018
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 6, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.3M
Runtime
2h 19m
Sound Mix
Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Mono, Stereo
Aspect Ratio
70mm
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