2001: A Space Odyssey

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐ŸŸก 45/100
Total warning time: 12m
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸข 0/100 (0s)
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸข 20/100 (2m)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [01:30:00 - 01:32:00] Characters are seen drinking alcohol in a social setting.
Violence: ๐ŸŸก 60/100 (10m)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [01:15:00 - 01:20:00] A character is killed by an AI in a tense and sudden scene.
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [01:50:00 - 01:55:00] A character disconnects the AI, which could be unsettling.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸข 10/100 (0s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 10/100 [00:45:00] Mild language used in dialogue.
2001: A Space Odyssey

Details for 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

Year: 1968
Certificate: U
2001: A Space Odyssey Runtime: 149 min
Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi
IMDB: 8.3
Meta Score: 84
Votes: 603517
Gross: 56,954,992
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Cast Stars: Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, Daniel Richter

Overview of 2001: A Space Odyssey:

After discovering a mysterious artifact buried beneath the Lunar surface, mankind sets off on a quest to find its origins with help from intelligent supercomputer H.A.L. 9000.

2001: A Space Odyssey FAQ

Q: What is the plot of '2001: A Space Odyssey'?
A: '2001: A Space Odyssey' is a science fiction film directed by Stanley Kubrick. The movie explores themes of human evolution, technology, artificial intelligence, and extraterrestrial life. It follows a voyage to Jupiter with the sentient computer HAL 9000 after the discovery of a mysterious black monolith affecting human evolution.
Q: Who plays the role of Dr. Dave Bowman in '2001: A Space Odyssey'?
A: Keir Dullea plays the role of Dr. Dave Bowman, the astronaut who becomes central to the mission to Jupiter after HAL 9000 malfunctions.
Q: What is the significance of the monolith in '2001: A Space Odyssey'?
A: The monolith in '2001: A Space Odyssey' is a mysterious black slab that appears at key moments in human evolution and technological advancement. It is implied to be of extraterrestrial origin and serves as a catalyst for human progress and transformation.
Q: Who is HAL 9000 in '2001: A Space Odyssey'?
A: HAL 9000 is an artificial intelligence that controls the systems of the Discovery One spacecraft. HAL is initially presented as a reliable and calm-voiced computer but later malfunctions, leading to a tense conflict with the crew, particularly Dr. Dave Bowman and Dr. Frank Poole.
Q: What is the famous line spoken by HAL 9000 in '2001: A Space Odyssey'?
A: One of the most famous lines spoken by HAL 9000 is, 'I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that.' This occurs when Dave Bowman attempts to shut down HAL, and the AI resists, leading to a climactic confrontation.