2001: A Space Odyssey
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2001: A Space Odyssey

Best from age 12 · G · 1968 · 149 min

2001: A Space Odyssey

From prehistoric times to the distant future, humanity encounters a mysterious monolith that guides its evolution. Astronauts journey to Jupiter with the help of the advanced AI, HAL 9000, to investigate a signal, leading to a profound exploration of intelligence and existence.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

1/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Moderate

4/10

Heads up

  • Challenging themes and slow pacing
  • Minimal dialogue, requiring careful attention
  • Intense and abstract sequences

Models well

  • The pursuit of knowledge and discovery
  • Humanity's potential for evolution
  • The power of artificial intelligence

Talk about it after

  • The nature of consciousness and intelligence
  • The impact of technology on humanity
  • Our place in the vastness of the universe
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Cast & crew

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Steven Spielberg on 2001: A Space Odyssey

Anti-Gravity Stewardess

"Kubrick Never Carried Cigarettes" - Douglas Trumbull on 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (2010) | TIFF REWIND

Dawn of Man: Opening Monolith Scene

Journey to the Monolith

Kubrick In Conversation - Keir Dullea on 2001: A Space Odyssey

The Room