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2001: A Space Odyssey

1968·Movie
2h 29min·G
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic848.7Rotten Tomatoes90%88%

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An , sci-fi movie: , with substance, .

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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About

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.
Hard Sci-Fi EpicCinematic MasterpiecePhilosophical AmbiguityAI HorrorVisual SpectacleSlow-Burn TensionTranscendental ExperienceIconic Sound DesignCold IntellectualismEvolutionary Allegory

Crew

Directed by:
Stanley Kubrick
Written by:
Stanley Kubrick, Arthur C. Clarke
Produced by:
Stanley Kubrick, Victor Lyndon
Composed by:
A.W. Watkins, Winston Ryder, Malcolm Stewart

Sequels and Prequels

2001: A Space Odyssey
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
GoodWatch score 85
2010
2010 (1984)
GoodWatch score 64

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Questions about 2001: A Space Odyssey

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 2001: A Space Odyssey?

HBO MaxPhiloTCM

In the United States, 2001: A Space Odyssey streams on HBO Max, Philo, and TCM. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 60 other countries.

Is 2001: A Space Odyssey worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 84).

Is there a sequel to 2001: A Space Odyssey?

  1. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
  2. 2010 (1984)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by 2010 (1984).

Is 2001: A Space Odyssey okay for kids?

GViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated G in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch 2001: A Space Odyssey?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for ambiguity and 9 for philosophical.

Is 2001: A Space Odyssey plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (9 of 10) and intrigue (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was 2001: A Space Odyssey a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$72 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $12 million to make and earned $72 million worldwide, 6.0 times its budget.