2001: A Space Odyssey 1968
“An epic drama of adventure and exploration.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 149 minutes
- Director
- Stanley Kubrick
- Networks
- Stanley Kubrick Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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What is 2001: A Space Odyssey?
The film 2001: A Space Odyssey is a production directed by Stanley Kubrick. According to the available information, humanity finds a mysterious object buried beneath the lunar surface.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1968
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 149 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 2, 1968
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Studios
- Stanley Kubrick Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $71,923,560
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Mystery, Adventure
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 from 12,715 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~149 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Stanley Kubrick Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Overview
The film 2001: A Space Odyssey is a production directed by Stanley Kubrick. According to the available information, humanity finds a mysterious object buried beneath the lunar surface. The story then unfolds as humans set off to find the origins of this object with the help of a super computer. The film features a cast including Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood. The title of the film is 2001: A Space Odyssey and it was released in 1968. The film's plot involves a spacecraft and a mysterious artifact uncovered on the Moon. The sources provided offer information on the year 2001, but this information is not relevant to the film's plot. The film's director, Stanley Kubrick, is credited with bringing this story to the screen. The film 2001: A Space Odyssey is listed on IMDb with a title and director.
Should you watch it?
“A mysterious lunar discovery leads to a journey toward an enigmatic cosmic artifact.”
- Groundbreaking visual effects that defined science fiction cinema
- A thought-provoking exploration of human evolution and artificial intelligence
- Deliberately slow pacing that challenges mainstream expectations
- Abstract narrative elements that may frustrate some viewers
You appreciate cerebral science fiction that prioritizes ideas over action.
The film contains mild violence and some intense scenes involving malfunctioning technology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this movie based on a book?
Yes, it was developed concurrently with Arthur C. Clarke's novel of the same name.
What does HAL 9000 stand for?
HAL stands for Heuristically programmed ALgorithmic computer, though this is explained in supplementary materials.
Why is the pacing so slow?
The deliberate pacing reflects director Stanley Kubrick's artistic vision and the film's meditative themes.
Are there aliens in this movie?
The film features mysterious alien artifacts and implications of extraterrestrial intelligence.
Is the ending confusing?
The conclusion is intentionally abstract and has generated decades of interpretation and discussion.
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