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2001: A Space Odyssey

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An imposing black structure provides a connection between the past and the future in this enigmatic adaptation of a short story by revered sci-fi author Arthur C. Clarke. When Dr. Dave Bowman (Keir Dullea) and other astronauts are sent on a mysterious mission, their ship's computer system, HAL, begins to display increasingly strange behavior, leading up to a tense showdown between man and machine that results in a mind-bending trek through space and time.
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One of the most influential of all sci-fi films -- and one of the most controversial -- Stanley Kubrick's 2001 is a delicate, poetic meditation on the ingenuity -- and folly -- of mankind.

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Marjory Adams Boston Globe 04/09/2025
This film is as exciting as the discovery of a new dimension in life. Go to Full Review Pauline Kael The New Yorker 04/09/2025
It's a bad, bad sign when a movie director begins to think of himself a myth-maker, and this limp myth of a grand plan that justifies slaughter and ends with resurrection has been around before. Go to Full Review Philip Strick Sight & Sound 04/09/2025
If there was any doubt that space travel will be the most spectacular of mankind's future, "Space Odyssey" is the definitive affirmation that every last coin spent on the space race will be worth it. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Jun 27
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A visionary tale that continues to be controversial, influential, and open to multiple interpretations. Go to Full Review Don Shanahan Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast Sep 28
This is a cornerstone film and required viewing experience for a multitude of reasons. Come and kiss the ring. Go to Full Review J.A.C. Dunn Charlotte Observer 04/09/2025
Stanley Kubrick has created a real mind-bender. "2001" is at once believable and astounding, intriguing -- if not boggling -- to the mind, dazzling -- if not bewildering -- to the eye, and wax-loosening to the ear. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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michael Aug 17 i mean this is like the greatest thing ever See more Kelsey R Aug 16 revolutionary. speaks volumes to this day… See more Melinda Sep 27 This needs to play in movie theaters more often. What a treat! See more Daniel Eric Sep 27 Fancy thought-provoking movie. Culture. See more chad Sep 25 Awesomeness everywhere and every time!!! See more Tom B 07/17/2025 Classic Kubrick. One of the best movies ever made, imho. See more Read all reviews
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Stanley Kubrick

Director

Keir Dullea

Dr. Dave Bowman

Gary Lockwood

Dr. Frank Poole

William Sylvester

Dr. Heywood R. Floyd

Daniel Richter

Moonwatcher

Leonard Rossiter

Dr. Andrei Smyslov

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Synopsis An imposing black structure provides a connection between the past and the future in this enigmatic adaptation of a short story by revered sci-fi author Arthur C. Clarke. When Dr. Dave Bowman (Keir Dullea) and other astronauts are sent on a mysterious mission, their ship's computer system, HAL, begins to display increasingly strange behavior, leading up to a tense showdown between man and machine that results in a mind-bending trek through space and time.
Director
Stanley Kubrick
Producer
Stanley Kubrick
Screenwriter
Arthur C. Clarke, Stanley Kubrick
Distributor
Criterion Collection, Warner Bros., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Warner Home Vídeo
Production Co
Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Stanley Kubrick Productions
Rating
G
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 2, 1968, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
May 18, 2018
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 6, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.3M
Runtime
2h 19m
Sound Mix
Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Mono, Stereo
Aspect Ratio
70mm
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