2001: A Space Odyssey
"An epic drama of adventure and exploration."
Originally released in 1968. 2001: A Space Odyssey is a science fiction/mystery film. directed by Stanley Kubrick. With a runtime of 2h 29m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, and William Sylvester
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 2, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
2h 29m
149 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (12,263 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$71.9M
6.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top Cast
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
Margaret Tyzack
as Elena
Robert Beatty
as Dr. Ralph Halvorsen
Sean Sullivan
as Dr. Roy Michaels
Frank W. Miller
as Mission Controller (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $71,923,560
Production Companies
- Stanley Kubrick Productions
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Who directed 2001: A Space Odyssey?
2001: A Space Odyssey was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
How long is 2001: A Space Odyssey?
2001: A Space Odyssey has a runtime of 2 hours and 29 minutes (149 minutes total).
When was 2001: A Space Odyssey released?
2001: A Space Odyssey was released on April 2, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 2001: A Space Odyssey?
The main cast of 2001: A Space Odyssey includes Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, Douglas Rain, Daniel Richter.
Is 2001: A Space Odyssey worth watching?
2001: A Space Odyssey has a user rating of 8.1/10 based on 12,263 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.