2010

PG

Released Dec 7, 1984

1 hr. 54 min.

Sci-Fi

List

67%

36 Reviews

Tomatometer

61%

25,000+ Ratings

Audience Score

Brave explorers are headed for the far reaches of the galaxy in the continuation of the story that began with "2001: A Space Odyssey." Their destination is Jupiter, where the Russian and American astronauts will conduct their investigation. Drs. Heywood Floyd (Roy Scheider), Walter Curnow (John Lithgow) and R. Chandra (Bob Balaban), along with shipmates Tanya (Helen Mirren) and Dave (Keir Dullea), aim to uncover what led to disaster for the deceased astronauts who preceded them.

Read More

Read Less

Watch on Fandango at Home

Premiered May 07

Buy Now

Fandango at Home

Netflix

Prime Video

Apple TV

Watch 2010 with a subscription on Netflix, rent on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV, or buy on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV.

Critics Consensus

2010 struggles to escape from the shadow of its monolithic predecessor, but offers brainy adventure in a more straightforward voyage through the cosmos.

Read Critics Reviews

Bo B

Middling plot and really poor visual effects. Not sure how this was nominated for effects. It’s bad 80’s visuals all around.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/23/24

Full Review

Jerry C

Never expected to be like the original, but still entertaining in its own way. Those not alive or too young in 1984 can't appreciate the U.S./Russia storyline except from a purely historical perspective.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/10/24

Full Review

David W

It was never going to have the same impact as the iconic original but I thought that, whilst more straightforward in its approach, it was a very worthy sequel. It's at it's strongest when it involves HAL but it has many fantastic scenes, a great cast who are uniformally excellent, great special effects, a coherent plot and a wonderful, thought provoking ending. In many ways it's stuck with me over the years just as much as the iconic 2001. A hugely enjoyable movie and a memorable, satisfyingly open resolution.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/03/24

Full Review

R 9

A much more standard affair compared to its predecessor. Given that's the case, I honestly enjoyed this more than '2001: A Space Odyssey' - if only because it's more closer to what I'd personally want from a film than what that 1968 flick offers, which is moreso an attempted art piece. Of course, the original does things visibly and audibly far, far greater than this 1984 release - just plot-wise, this is better in my opinion. That's not to say that '2010' is something I'd consider great, because I wouldn't. It is, though, solid sci-fi fare, one I had a decent time watching. I'm not a fan of recasts, but Roy Scheider does a good job in place of William Sylvester as Heywood Floyd. Bob Balaban does well, while it's neat to see John Lithgow and Helen Mirren involved. I'm somewhat surprised (but agreeable) that this has, seemingly, been fairly well received. I was expecting it to be poorly thought of by the majority, as is usually the case for sequels of iconic movies that aren't cut from the same cloth; different director etc.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/16/24

Full Review

Cameron M

Good movie, not good sequel to 2001: A Space Odyessy.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/04/24

Full Review

Joel H

2001: A Space Odyssey is a legendary and groundbreaking science fiction film. 2010: The Year We Make Contact is a pretty good sci-fi movie. It has a few moments of genuine suspense and some thought-provoking ideas, along with a fairly impressive cast who make this journey among the stars more believable. It is interesting, though, that the visual effects in 2001, while 15 years older, seem to hold up better than the ones in this movie. The ending is also somewhat abrupt and feels a little schmaltzy. I almost wish that 2010 wasn't a sequel, because it invites constant comparison to the original.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/03/23

Full Review

Read all reviews

Post a rating

Peter Hyams

Director

Roy Scheider

Dr. Heywood Floyd

John Lithgow

Dr. Walter Curnow

Helen Mirren

Tanya Kirbuk

Bob Balaban

Dr. R. Chandra

Keir Dullea

Dave Bowman

Show Less Cast & Crew

Show More Cast & Crew

58%

67%

Logan's Run

81%

66%

Coma

84%

70%

Westworld

TRAILER

for Westworld

60%

55%

Twilight Zone: The Movie

78%

64%

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

TRAILER

for Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

RT on DVD: Bedtime Stories, Yes Man, Doubt Hit Shelves

Arthur C. Clarke: 1917-2008

Roy Scheider: 1932-2008

View more photos

TIME Magazine

Flash: There is intelligent life in outer space. More, anyway, than in this amiable footnote of a movie.

Aug 3, 2011

Full Review

Variety Staff

Variety

A hodge-podge of bits and pieces.

Nov 3, 2008

Full Review

Time Out

Hyams' sequel to Kubrick's big daddy of sci-fi movies may not have the novelty of 2001: A Space Odyssey, but it is still a better film than anyone could have dared to expect.

Feb 9, 2006

Full Review

Sergio Benítez

Espinof

Hyams' decision to separate his film from Kubrick`s one plays much more in favor of the very good feelings that the production leaves than it might seem at first glance. [Full Review in Spanish]

Apr 28, 2020

Full Review

David Elliott

Copley News Service

Hyams directed, produced, scripted, even supervised photography, but his dossier is not that of a masterbuilder. He's a sturdy craftsman who gets all the gears moving in tight rhythm. His film is impressive but not elating.

Jul 19, 2019

Full Review

David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

A fairly ill-advised sequel to 2001: A Space Odyssey...

Rated: 2/4

Oct 23, 2017

Full Review

Read all reviews

Synopsis

Brave explorers are headed for the far reaches of the galaxy in the continuation of the story that began with "2001: A Space Odyssey." Their destination is Jupiter, where the Russian and American astronauts will conduct their investigation. Drs. Heywood Floyd (Roy Scheider), Walter Curnow (John Lithgow) and R. Chandra (Bob Balaban), along with shipmates Tanya (Helen Mirren) and Dave (Keir Dullea), aim to uncover what led to disaster for the deceased astronauts who preceded them.

Director: Peter Hyams
Screenwriter: Arthur C. Clarke, Peter Hyams
Distributor: MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc., Warner Home Vídeo
Production Co: Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Rating: PG
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 7, 1984, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 1, 2013
Sound Mix: Surround, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Dolby
Aspect Ratio: 70mm

Most Popular at Home Now