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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 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 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Branden V. Love that OG Graphics,Colors, and nostalgic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/23/25 Full Review Colton A Best movie of all time Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/22/25 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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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