While planet Earth poises on the brink of nuclear self-destruction, a team of Russian and American scientists aboard the Leonov hurtles to a rendezvous with the still-orbiting Discovery spacecraft and its sole known survivor, the homicidal computer HAL.
| Year | 1984 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Thriller, Science Fiction |
| Director | Peter Hyams |
| Runtime | 116 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.6/10 (1041 votes) |
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The director builds tension economically — doesn't waste it, holds it in reserve. The film pins you to your seat methodically, without rushing.
Sustains tension exactly as long as needed. May dip slightly after — but the overall level is good.
For viewers who appreciate intelligent genre work without dumbing down.
Director: Peter Hyams
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Alone or with a partner. Quiet, dark. Phone on silent.
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Bob Balaban
Dr. R. Chandra
Keir Dullea
Dr. David Bowman
Douglas Rain
HAL 9000 (voice)
Madolyn Smith Osborne
Caroline Floyd
Savely Kramarov
Dr. Vladimir Rudenko
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