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2001: A Space Odyssey

G19682h 29mStanley Kubrick
IMDb 8.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 84

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"An epic drama of adventure and exploration."

Humanity finds a mysterious object buried beneath the lunar surface and sets off to find its origins with the help of HAL 9000, the world's most advanced super computer.

Science FictionMysteryAdventure
Man Vs MachineMoonJupiterArtificial Intelligence (a.i.)Based On Novel Or BookTechnologySuper ComputerSpace TravelSpace MissionMoon Base

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Frequently asked questions

What is 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) about?

Humanity finds a mysterious object buried beneath the lunar surface and sets off to find its origins with the help of HAL 9000, the world's most advanced super computer.

Who stars in 2001: A Space Odyssey?

2001: A Space Odyssey stars Keir Dullea (Dr. David Bowman), Gary Lockwood (Dr. Frank Poole), William Sylvester (Dr. Heywood Floyd), Douglas Rain (HAL 9000 (voice)), Daniel Richter (Moonwatcher). The film was directed by Stanley Kubrick.

How long is 2001: A Space Odyssey?

2001: A Space Odyssey has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1968. It is rated G.

Is 2001: A Space Odyssey worth watching?

2001: A Space Odyssey holds an IMDb rating of 8.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Science Fiction, Mystery, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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