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2001: A Space Odyssey streaming

1968 Movie Sci-Fi, Adventure, Science Fiction Ages 0+
By: Stanley Kubrick With: Margaret Tyzack, William Sylvester, Leonard Rossiter, Gary Lockwood, Daniel Richter

"2001" is a story of evolution. Sometime in the distant past, someone or something nudged evolution by placing a monolith on Earth (presumably elsewhere throughout the universe as well). Evolution then enabled humankind to reach the moon's surface, where yet another monolith is found, one that signals the monolith placers that humankind has evolved that far. Now a race begins between computers (HAL) and human (Bowman) to reach the monolith placers. The winner will achieve the next step in evolution, whatever that may be.

Filmium rating
83%

Festival Achievements

Locarno Film Festival 1968
Awards:
Premi speciali: Douglas Trumbull (Vision Award)

Mood

Dark
Mysterious
Philosophical
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Stanley Kubrick
Arthur C. Clarke
Douglas Rain
Margaret Tyzack
Leonard Rossiter
William Sylvester
Keir Dullea
Daniel Richter
Gary Lockwood
Arthur C. Clarke (Writer)
Douglas Rain (Voice Of Hal)
Keir Dullea (Actor)
Stanley Kubrick (Director)

Adaptation

Based On Short Stories
Literary Adaptation

Budget

High-Budget

Cinematic Technique

In-Camera Effects
Long Takes
Minimal Dialogue
Practical Models

Film Movements

Avant-Garde
Visual Experiment

Narrative Structure

Episodic
Non-Linear
Nonlinear
Symbolic
Visual Storytelling

Pace

Deliberate
Meditative
Slow-Paced

Runtime

Long Runtime

Soundtrack

Ambient Score
Classical Music
Innovative Use Of Music

Style

Cinematic
Experimental
Non-Verbal
Spectacular
Surrealism

Time-Period

1960S

Central Conflict

Human Vs Machine
Human Vs. Machine
Mystery Of Monolith
Survival
Trust

Characters

Astronauts
Prehistoric Humans
Sentient Computer

Ending

Ambiguous
Bittersweet
Rebirth
Transcendental
Transformative

Historical Context

Cold War Era
Space Race

Key Plot Points

Discovery Of Monolith
Hal Malfunction
Star Gate Journey

Plot

Alien Monolith
Artificial Intelligence
Human Evolution
Space Exploration

Setting

Jupiter
Lunar Base
Prehistoric Earth
Prehistoric Veld
Space Station

Shooting Location

On Location At Spitzkoppe
Shepperton Studios

Theme

Artificial Intelligence
Existentialism
Human Evolution
Technology

Genre

Drama
Epic
Science Fiction

Audiences

Adults
Intellectuals
Philosophical Viewers
Sci-Fi Enthusiasts
Science Fiction Fans

Titles

2001: A Space Odyssey

Awards

Academy Award For Visual Effects

Critical Reception

Artistic
Controversial
Diverse Opinions

Festivals

Venice Film Festival

Popularity

Cult Classic
Influential

Reception

Award-Winning
Critical Acclaim
Critically Acclaimed
Cult Classic
Influential

Production Countries

United Kingdom
Usa

Release Year

1968
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