2001: A Space Odyssey

Here it is, the movie that revolutionized science fiction filmmaking forever. Directed by the legendary Stanley Kubrick, 2001: A Space Odyssey follows the history of humanity from the moment they discovered their first tool to the creation of their most advanced tool. The film was unique in having little to no dialogue, dynamic visuals, and impressive special effects. There are so many interesting ideas in this film that it would be impossible to do them justice in this summary. What I can say, though, is that this film is closer than any other to depicting sheer visual poetry.

Production

Directed by Stanley Kubrick

Produced by Stanley Kubrick

Screenplay by Stanley Kubrick, Arthur C. Clarke

Starring Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood

Cinematography by Geoffrey Unsworth

Edited by Ray Lovejoy

Production company: Stanley Kubrick Productions

Distribution & Stats

Distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Release date: April 2, 1968 (Uptown Theater,) April 3, 1968 (United States,) May 15, 1968 (United Kingdom)

Running time: 142 minutes

Country: United Kingdom, United States

Language: English

Budget: $10.5–12 million

Box office: $146 million