2001: A Space Odyssey movie poster

2001: A Space Odyssey

1968 · 2h 29m · Released

G Science Fiction, Mystery, Adventure

Ratings

Based on audience scores
8.0 The Movie Database
8.3 IMDb
88% Rotten Tomatoes
87 Metacritic

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.

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Top Cast & Crew

Stanley Kubrick Director
Keir Dullea Dr. David Bowman
Gary Lockwood Dr. Frank Poole
William Sylvester Dr. Heywood Floyd
Douglas Rain HAL 9000 (voice)
Daniel Richter Moonwatcher
Leonard Rossiter Dr. Andrei Smyslov
Margaret Tyzack Elena
Robert Beatty Dr. Ralph Halvorsen
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Frequently asked questions about 2001: A Space Odyssey

Where can I watch 2001: A Space Odyssey?

2001: A Space Odyssey is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, TCM, and HBO Max in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What is 2001: A Space Odyssey about?

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.

What are the ratings for 2001: A Space Odyssey?

2001: A Space Odyssey scores 8.0 on The Movie Database, 8.3 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 87 on Metacritic.

Who stars in 2001: A Space Odyssey?

2001: A Space Odyssey stars Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, Douglas Rain, and Daniel Richter.

When did 2001: A Space Odyssey come out?

2001: A Space Odyssey was released in 1968.

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