Tron

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Tron

PG

Released Jul 9, 1982

1h 36m

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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Don Shanahan

Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast

Utterly revolutionary visual splendor and a time capsule to the ingenuity given to movies.

Mar 23, 2025

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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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Tyler S

The main reason this film has this high of a rating was for the visuals. Everyone knows how far ahead of time this movie was, and I thought they did a really good job. I was continuously amazed at the CGI used, and how clean it felt. Sure some of it was a little disturbing, but its 1982, it wasn't going to be perfect. Other than that, the rest of the movie is super forgettable. This might have been one of the most confusing plots I've ever seen in a movie. First they throw you right into the action, and you start to pick things up along the way. But when we get to the CGI part of the movie, the plot seems to lose all its focus, and the effort of this movie goes solely into the visuals, rather than the story. Frustrating, but it was still cool to watch.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/03/25

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Brent A

70% rating .... Tron was way ahead of its time. A great original sci-fi story in a digital world. For its time, the graphics and animation were excellent. My biggest downside was the sub-par acting.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/11/25

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Peter K

Worth a watch just for the Syd Mead-designed world and effects/graphics-- amazing for the computing power available in 1982. But the silly story with its endless journey out of a digital trap put this viewer literally to sleep about halfway through.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/25/25

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David C

Recomiendo ver la película Tron (1982), especialmente considerando que se aproxima una tercera entrega. Aunque sus efectos especiales pueden parecer obsoletos hoy en día, en su momento fueron innovadores y parte del encanto de esta obra pionera de la ciencia ficción.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/15/25

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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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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: Lisberger/Kushner, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: 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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