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

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.

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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.

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Lou Cedrone

Baltimore Sun

Children will like it. So will those looking for a "head" movie.

Oct 7, 2025

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Philip Strick

Monthly Film Bulletin

For those who would have favoured less spectacle and more substance, the saving grace of Tron is its humour. Lisberger's script carries a mocking edge that trims away most of the pretensions and just leaves the fun.

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Michael Lasky

Bay Area Reporter

Although the computer art-work is to be applauded, it in itself does not a movie make.

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Jack L

Unlike Star Wars, the special effects in Tron have aged poorly, which unfortunately keeps it from being truly enjoyable. Flynn is a great character, and the film’s creative concept mixed with its goofy ’80s charm still makes it fun in parts. I wouldn’t strongly recommend it, but it does pave the way for an exceptional sequel — so there’s that.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/07/25

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Kevin L

Visually it's certainly impressive. The movie recreates the look of a great many video games of the time (1982) per the effects and specific sci-fi affected style and the limitations that programming at the time could produce. In other words, very computer. But I still can't help but expect more advance visual effects since "2001: A Space Odyssey" had come out in '68. We don't necessarily watch a movie like "Tron" for its dialogue or the realism of the acting. And neither are particularly great here. But I have to think it's an odd 'world' to try to act in and give an earnest performance. Still, Bridges, Hughes, and Morgan are fine. Warner is better. Boxleitner is...Boxleitner. Rushed ending, but it looks cool, esp. if you know the arcade games of the 80's. 3 stars

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/07/25

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Max W

TRON was groundbreaking for its time, pioneering in concept, production design, and audiovisual effects. However, when viewed today, it may not fully withstand the test of time.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/04/25

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Noah S.

The fact that Tron is not a household name and not a major part of the pop culture zeitgeist is a huge mistake and a bigger disservice to the IP itself. Great movie, great visuals, great tech lore, and overall a fun time! Long Live Tron!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/30/25

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Pedro Henrique C

Tron (1982) is not a bad movie, it's just a movie that was made just for the 80s. The story, which seems more like a video game with several special effects that shocked many people at the time, brought a major cinematic shift to cinema in general.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/30/25

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Corey J

It I put myself in 1982 I absolutely can see how this movie is visually groundbreaking and stunning. But that carries the movie because the narrative is all over the place and the rules of the computer world are not clear at all. It's hard to know exactly what is happening, but again, I have to imagine myself back in 1982 being totally captivated by the visual effects I'm seeing to enjoy what is going on.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/27/25

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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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