2001: A Space Odyssey

2001: A Space Odyssey (occasionally referred to as simply 2001) is a 1968 science fiction film directed by Stanley Kubrick and written by Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke. The film deals with thematic elements of human evolution, technology, artificial intelligence, and extraterrestrial life, and is notable for its scientific realism, pioneering special effects, ambiguous and often surreal imagery, sound in place of traditional narrative techniques, ... more

Initial release date:

  • 1968

Directed by:

Rating:

G (USA)

Runtime:

  • 2 h 40 min

Estimated budget:

  • 10,500,000 (US$)

Produced by:

Also known as:

  • Space Odyssey,
  • 2001

Film

Directed by

Stanley Kubrick

Stanley Kubrick (July 26, 1928 – March 7, 1999) was an American director, writer, producer, and photographer of films, who lived in England during most of the last 40 years of his career. Kubrick was noted for the scrupulous care with which he chose his subjects, his slow method of working, the...

Tagline:

  • An epic drama of adventure and exploration.
  • The Ultimate Trip.

Cinematography:

Runtime:

Runtime Note
  • 2 h 40 min
  • Premiere
  • 2 h 21 min
  • General release
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Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 10,500,000

Film format:

Production companies:

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