Tron

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Tron

PG

Released Jul 9, 1982

1h 36m

Kids & Family

Sci-Fi

Action

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When talented computer engineer Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges) finds out that Ed Dillinger (David Warner), an executive at his company, has been stealing his work, he tries to hack into the system. However, Flynn is transported into the digital world, where he has to face off against Dillinger's computerized likeness, Sark, and the imposing Master Control Program. Aided by Tron (Bruce Boxleitner) and Yori (Cindy Morgan), Flynn becomes a freedom fighter for the oppressed programs of the grid.

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Critics Consensus

Though perhaps not as strong dramatically as it is technologically, TRON is an original and visually stunning piece of science fiction that represents a landmark work in the history of computer animation.

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Arthur Knight

The Hollywood Reporter

It’s a bit like Through the Looking Glass combined with 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea — a skilled commingling of wonder and adventure.

Jul 10, 2022

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Chris Nashawaty

Entertainment Weekly

For most people, TRON's importance is as a historical footnote. It's the Model T of our CGI age. But the film's fans are passionate ones.

Rated: B-

Apr 7, 2011

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Nick Schager

Lessons of Darkness

Without the rosy filter of nostalgia, it's a virtually unwatchable virtual-reality saga.

Rated: C-

Dec 17, 2010

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Employing cinema’s first use of computer animation on a large scale, Lisberger’s team breaks new ground that would later shape the way such genre pictures are made. But his distant tone and familiar plot structure have aged badly.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 3, 2023

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

All the glow-stick pizzazz is in service of a laughably mundane plot.

Rated: B-

Aug 30, 2022

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

The film was groundbreaking in its day for visualizing computing culture in an era before home computers, point-and-click operating systems, and cyberspace, and for using rudimentary computer animation to create the computer imagery…

Aug 19, 2022

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ian h

fascinating premise that still compels now, & probably confounded audiences then, TRON looks & feels amazing, but suffers from an awkward structuring that doesn't explain its themes, parameters or language as well as it needed to. tremendous watching still. confused 10-yr-old me & all my friends then, thrills & delights now.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

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Audience Member

People need to see this movie more this is an excellent movie it’s no surprise why this is my favorite movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/30/24

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Daniel A

An 80s classic, TRON was a revolutionary film at the time. Its effects don't hold up as much today and the story can fall flat at times.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/29/24

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Martin M

I can respect it was probably big for its era in terms of cgi and visual effects, but the plot and script writing are predictable and dull. Only worth watching for the visuals imo

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/29/24

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Quality F

Such a great movie in a way that it captures the start of CGI in the film industry!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/16/24

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Joseph C

Tron is one of a kind. it's like the coolest video/computer game in the world of cinema.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/02/24

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Synopsis

When talented computer engineer Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges) finds out that Ed Dillinger (David Warner), an executive at his company, has been stealing his work, he tries to hack into the system. However, Flynn is transported into the digital world, where he has to face off against Dillinger's computerized likeness, Sark, and the imposing Master Control Program. Aided by Tron (Bruce Boxleitner) and Yori (Cindy Morgan), Flynn becomes a freedom fighter for the oppressed programs of the grid.

Director: Steven Lisberger
Producer: Donald Kushner
Screenwriter: Bonnie MacBird, Steven Lisberger
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures, Lisberger/Kushner
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family, Sci-Fi, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 9, 1982, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 13, 2015
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: Surround, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Dolby Stereo

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