2001: A Space Odyssey fingerprintStunning style, high energy, light on feelings.
Epic and tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Awe-inspiring
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
The future, technology, and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Standout direction, storytelling, and performances
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography, score, and editing
A distinctive visual signature.
Epic and tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
2001: A Space Odyssey is epic and tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
The future, technology, and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Its world is built around the future, technology, and the mind. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It holds up on a rewatch. It leaves some questions open.
Standout direction, storytelling, and performances
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The direction, storytelling, and performances stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography, score, and editing
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the cinematography, score, and editing stand out.
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An epic drama of adventure and exploration.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
2001: A Space Odyssey is included with a subscription to Philo, TCM, and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 84). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated G in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
2 h 29 min
2001: A Space Odyssey runs 2 h 29 min.
No. It's adapted from a novel.
Yes. Critics average 87 and audiences 86 out of 100, so both groups see 2001: A Space Odyssey much the same way.
Yes, a big one. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $72 million worldwide, 6.0 times its budget.
It was made in English, with some Russian. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.
+87GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for 2001: A Space Odyssey in 101 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 302 storytelling tropes for 2001: A Space Odyssey, including Extreme Graphical Representation, Escape Pod, In Space, Everyone Can See Your Face.
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