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Tron

Play trailer 2:27 Poster for Tron PG 1982 1h 36m Sci-Fi Action Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review Ronald R. Great Movie!!!! Highly Recommended!!!! A++ 🍿🎥🍿 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/05/25 Full Review 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 Full Review Endrené S 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮 Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 11/04/25 Full Review Sankalp good S Not great but it's a good stunning visual of the 80s but create a path to the blockbuster Legacy 😃 Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/01/25 Full Review Loheswaran A In terms of cinematic art and bringing things forward - calling it a landmark is an understatement. The storyline is fun and yes it hasn’t the complexities of 2001 Space Odyssey- so what? In a world of cyberspace and AI the concept is prophetic too. In terms of cinema as a visual art it is only second to Jason and the Argonauts Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/31/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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