2001: A Space Odyssey (1969)
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2001: A Space Odyssey is streaming in New Zealand on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
What the audience says
2001: A Space Odyssey has pulled the kind of numbers most English films never see. It carries an 8.0/10 on TMDB across 13,004 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack.
Should you spend 2h 29m on it?
2h 29m of English science fiction, leaning mystery, fine for the whole family. With 13,004 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- A 8.0/10 that holds up over 13,004 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- you want something set in a world you already know
- Best for
- An evening with the household together
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 29m |
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Science Fiction / Mystery |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Stanley Kubrick
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 5 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All HBO Max titles in New Zealand
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