2001: A Space Odyssey
UK / USA,
1968, 149 min
Directed by:
Stanley KubrickCinematography:
Geoffrey UnsworthCast:
Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, Daniel Richter, Margaret Tyzack, Douglas Rain, Vivian Kubrick, Robert Beatty, Ed Bishop, Alan Gifford (more)VOD (4)
Plots(1)
Stanley Kubrick redefined the limits of filmmaking in his classic science fiction masterpiece, a contemplation on the nature of humanity, 2001: A Space Odyssey. Stone Age Earth: In the presence of a mysterious black obelisk, pre-humans discover the use of tools and weapons - violently taking first steps toward intelligence. 1999: On Earth's moon astronauts uncover another mysterious black obelisk. 2001: Between Earth and Jupiter, the spacecraft's intelligent computer makes a mistake that kills most of the human crew then continues to kill to hide its error. Beyond Time: The sole survivor of the journey to Jupiter ascends to the next level of humanity. (Warner Bros. Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1969 - Best Achievement in Visual Effects
- 1969 - Stanley Kubrick (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1969 - Arthur C. Clarke, Stanley Kubrick (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1969 - Best Achievement in Production Design
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1969 - Geoffrey Unsworth (Best Cinematography)
- 1969 - Best Production Design
- 1969 - Best Soundtrack
- 1969 - Best Film
- 1969 - United Nations Award
The Saturn Awards
- 2023 - Best Film Collection Release
- 2019 - Best DVD or Blu-ray Classic Film Release
- 2015 - Best DVD or Blu-ray Collection
- 2012 - Best DVD Movie Collection
- 2008 - Best DVD Movie Collection