2001: A Space Odyssey
2017, English. Directed by Stanley Kubrick.
An epic drama of adventure and exploration.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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2001: A Space Odyssey isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Stanley KubrickDirector
- Keir DulleaDr. David Bowman
- Gary LockwoodDr. Frank Poole
- William SylvesterDr. Heywood Floyd
- Douglas RainHAL 9000 (voice)
- Daniel RichterMoonwatcher
- Leonard RossiterDr. Andrei Smyslov
- Margaret TyzackElena
- Robert BeattyDr. Ralph Halvorsen
- Sean SullivanDr. Roy Michaels
- Frank W. MillerMission Controller (voice)
- Bill WestonAstronaut
- Ed BishopAries-1B Lunar Shuttle Captain
Details
- Released
- 4 October 2017
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Arthur C. Clarke, Stanley Kubrick
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $72M
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What 2001: A Space Odyssey is based on
2001: A Space Odyssey is based on The Sentinel, a 1951 novel by Arthur C. Clarke and Encounter in the Dawn, a 1953 novel by Arthur C. Clarke.
Novel · 1951
The Sentinel
By Arthur C. Clarke
Novel · 1953
Encounter in the Dawn
By Arthur C. Clarke
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2001: A Space Odyssey: quick answers
What should I watch before 2001: A Space Odyssey?
Watch 2010 (1984) first.
Is 2001: A Space Odyssey worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 13,122 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is 2001: A Space Odyssey?
2001: A Space Odyssey runs 149 minutes (2h 29m).
Does 2001: A Space Odyssey have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for 2001: A Space Odyssey. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
2001: A Space Odyssey parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
2001: A Space Odyssey is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is 2001: A Space Odyssey on?
2001: A Space Odyssey isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like 2001: A Space Odyssey?
If you liked 2001: A Space Odyssey, try Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, The Creator.
Who directed 2001: A Space Odyssey?
2001: A Space Odyssey (2017) was directed by Stanley Kubrick and stars Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester.
What is 2001: A Space Odyssey based on?
2001: A Space Odyssey is based on The Sentinel, a 1951 novel by Arthur C. Clarke and Encounter in the Dawn, a 1953 novel by Arthur C. Clarke.