2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
English · Science Fiction / Mystery · 149 min · U
★ 8.0 Solid 12,986 ratings
Released 12 May 1968
Page updated 30 Sept 2026
FilmyChill score
Audiences love it.
Audience★ 8.0 from 12,986 ratings on TMDB
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2001: A Space Odyssey is streaming in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema.
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 12,986 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 12,985 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 12,985 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? | U · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Science Fiction / Mystery |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Stanley Kubrick
Cast
Keir Dullea
Dr. David Bowman
Gary Lockwood
Dr. Frank Poole
William Sylvester
Dr. Heywood Floyd
Douglas Rain
HAL 9000 (voice)
Daniel Richter
Moonwatcher
Leonard Rossiter
Dr. Andrei Smyslov
Where to watch in the UK
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Frequently asked
Is 2001: A Space Odyssey worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences love it. It rates 8.0/10 on audience ratings. 2h 29m of English science fiction, leaning mystery, fine for the whole family. With 12,985 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
Where can I watch 2001: A Space Odyssey?
You can stream 2001: A Space Odyssey in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema, HBO Max.
When is 2001: A Space Odyssey coming to streaming?
2001: A Space Odyssey is already streaming in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema, HBO Max.
Is 2001: A Space Odyssey family friendly?
2001: A Space Odyssey is rated U, suitable for family viewing.
What language is 2001: A Space Odyssey in?
2001: A Space Odyssey is an English film (Science Fiction / Mystery).
