2010 1984
“In the very near future, a small group of Americans and Russians set out on the greatest adventure of them all...to see if there is life beyond the stars.”
What is 2010?
2010 is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Thriller, Science Fiction.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 116 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 6, 1984
- Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Genres
- Thriller, Science Fiction
- Updated
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Overview
2010 is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Thriller, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A joint US‑Russian crew races to meet a rogue space probe amid looming nuclear war.”
- Cold War tension fuels the space mission
- Iconic HAL computer adds sci‑fi intrigue
- Compact runtime keeps the story tight
- The film’s 1980s special effects may feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy tense Cold War‑era sci‑fi thrillers with classic computer antagonists.
The film’s thriller tone and PG rating make it suitable for older children and adults.
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When is the film set?
It takes place in the near future when Earth faces possible nuclear self‑destruction.
Who leads the mission to the Discovery?
A mixed crew of Russian and American scientists aboard the spacecraft Leonov.
What is HAL in the movie?
HAL is the homicidal computer that survived aboard the Discovery spacecraft.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is a science‑fiction thriller.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately one hour and fifty‑six minutes.
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