Tron

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Tron

PG

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

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

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Carrie Rickey

Village Voice

To say that Tron envisions technology as it has never been seen before is an understatement. No movie more deserves the praise, state of the art.

Oct 6, 2025

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Archer Winsten

New York Post

To put it bluntly -- and entirely outside the familiar realm of movie entertainment -- this is Something Else.

Oct 6, 2025

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John Coleman

New Statesman

Some of the effects are worth a fanfare and there is even a cracker-barrel bit of moralising... But the fun is at kiddy-level.

Oct 6, 2025

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Joe Lipsett

Movie Oubliette (Podcast)

An impressive technical feat that undoubtedly influenced cinema history. Alas all of the new and novel special effects can't salvage Tron's narrative and character shortcomings

Rated: 2/5

Oct 17, 2025

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

It still works as a visually interesting and extremely '80s adventure. It's not for everyone, but fans of science fiction and vintage technology will enjoy "Tron." [Full review in Spanish].

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 14, 2025

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

If this movie was your cup of tea as a kid, I’m not trying to yuck your yum, but as a person older than the movie, “Tron” was absolute torture to sit through.

Oct 12, 2025

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Branden V.

Love that OG Graphics,Colors, and nostalgic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/23/25

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Colton A

Best movie of all time

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/22/25

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Alexander S

TRON's visual effects were truly ahead of its time, and it's surprising that they don't receive more credit, especially considering the era's burgeoning Sci-Fi scene and the phenomenon that was Star Wars. Personally, I found the plot to be both captivating and innovative, making TRON a highly recommended watch for anyone who fondly remembers the 80's or simply appreciates the art of filmmaking. Grading: B

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/20/25

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Wendy D.

I love this movie, I am not going to lie being an 80’s baby, growing up in the 90’s and enjoying the advancement they’ve made in special effects in the 2000’s it was incredibly difficult to get through this film. I kept waiting for the graphics to get better lol but all that being said I loved the concept of a digital world inside a computer during this time and see what that would look like came to life in this movie! I really am impressed with the way they brought this to life and the storyline was interesting. I definitely this it’s a must watch just keep you expectations of how it looks to a minimum, remember that is was done in a different time.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/19/25

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Abraham S.

Tron is pretty good, but REALLY boring. The cgi in this movie is really good for 1982! I like all of the fight scenes in it, but yeah, boring but good movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/19/25

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Javier M.

Tron, for me is one of those comfort movies. I can watch it by myself, then watch it with some friends, and then watch it a third time with my parents and I’m not getting tired of it. I want to show people how cool this world is. I want them to fall in love with it as I did. It’s a movie that looks like this type of way and only it manages to pull it off. I’m probably not explaining myself well enough, but I’m not here to tell you how innovative this was because I didn’t grew up on it. And I’ll admit, at some points, it’s laughable even, but that is the charm of the film that works for me. I could follow this same logic for all 3, but… It’s a whacky 80’s Science Fiction movie about video games, a hero that has something to prove and an evil corporation that stole his ideas. That’s all it wants to be and it’s what you’ll get.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/28/25

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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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