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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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Just mute that sound and marvel at the groovy computer imagery -- the plot doesn’t provide any real reason for the volume to be raised.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 5, 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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Tovi B

TRON [1982] is an amazing classic and a a great start to this universe. A computer genius & videogame creator, Kevin Flynn [Jeff Bridges] is searching for answers that his former employer stole his work before he was canned. said "former employer" was Edward Dillinger Sr. In infiltrating Encom personally though, Flynn is propelled into the computer itself, the world of The Grid! In short a very sci-fi experience with quirky characters, not to mention the idea of Computer Programs Personified! Reminds me of my favorite video game, where Game Consoles were Personified into Magical Girl Characters. It's still got a technology theme to it, though Enter "Hyperdimension Neptunia" if you want to learn more. TRON [1982] does as great a job personifying the programs too. Makes me already come up with crossover ideas💡

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/25/25

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Emerson H.

Visually impressive for its time, and the story is cool, but Tron is a little hard to follow and feels weird jumping right in to the story.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/23/25

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John M

There are some hot special effects, but not much more. The cast is some what boring and the character development is meh. Watchable, but not exciting.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/15/25

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Radiator Springs N

Disney's Tron demonstrates what makes many films from late 70s to early 90s so iconic: It thrives in an interplay of innovation and creativity that is determined to draw attention. Even though neither the characters nor the story are perfectly written, its underlying idea and imagination make Tron a worthy watch.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/06/25

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Ronald R.

Great Movie!!!! Highly Recommended!!!! A++ 🍿🎥🍿

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/05/25

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Kyle M

An innovative, technological classic with sequential success dazzles roughly amid complex imagination for effective decent amazement despite being a pioneering case of visuals over writing, whilst buoyed by Bridges’ central performance. (B)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/05/25

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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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