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2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

โ€œAn epic drama of adventure and exploration.โ€

8.0/10 ยท 12,983 votes 2h 29m g AdventureScience-fictionMystery

#2 of 22 films from 1968 #62 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Stanley Kubrick ยท Written by Stanley Kubrick, Arthur C. Clarke

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Overview

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.

Cast

Keir Dulleaas Dr. David Bowman
Gary Lockwoodas Dr. Frank Poole
William Sylvesteras Dr. Heywood Floyd
Douglas Rainas HAL 9000 (voice)
Daniel Richteras Moonwatcher
Leonard Rossiteras Dr. Andrei Smyslov
Margaret Tyzackas Elena
Robert Beattyas Dr. Ralph Halvorsen
Sean Sullivanas Dr. Roy Michaels
Frank Milleras Mission Controller
Frank W. Milleras Mission Controller (voice)
Ed Bishopas Aries-1B Lunar Shuttle Captain
Edwina Carrollas Aries-1B Stewardess
Heather Downhamas Stewardess

Facts

Release dateApril 2, 1968
Runtime149 min (2h 29m) โ€” longer as the 1968 average of 114 min
GenresAdventure, Science-fiction, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$12,000,000
Box office$71,923,560 (6.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0062622

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Questions

How long is 2001: A Space Odyssey?
2001: A Space Odyssey runs 149 minutes (2h 29m).
Is 2001: A Space Odyssey worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8/10 across 12,983 votes, which places it #2 of 22 films released in 1968 in this index (top 95%) and #62 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed 2001: A Space Odyssey?
2001: A Space Odyssey was directed by Stanley Kubrick. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Paths of Glory (1957), A Clockwork Orange (1971), The Shining (1980).
Who stars in 2001: A Space Odyssey?
Keir Dullea as Dr. David Bowman; Gary Lockwood as Dr. Frank Poole; William Sylvester as Dr. Heywood Floyd; Douglas Rain as HAL 9000 (voice); Daniel Richter as Moonwatcher; Leonard Rossiter as Dr. Andrei Smyslov.
What is 2001: A Space Odyssey rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for 2001: A Space Odyssey?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/53185.

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