Where to watch 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) tonight

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) runs 2 h 29 min, is rated G in the US and averages 8.0 from 13,108 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime

2 h 29 min — ends 10:29 pm if you start at 8:00 pm

Rated

G (US)

Genres

Science Fiction, Mystery, Adventure

Released

April 2, 1968

TMDB rating

8.0 / 10 from 13,108 votes

Director

Stanley Kubrick

Starring

Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, Douglas Rain

Language

English

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Philo (free with ads).

Questions people ask

How long is 2001: A Space Odyssey?

2001: A Space Odyssey is 2 h 29 min long (149 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:29 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is 2001: A Space Odyssey rated?

2001: A Space Odyssey is rated G in the US.

Is 2001: A Space Odyssey a good movie to watch with a group?

Yes — a crowd movie. Science Fiction and Mystery hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where can I stream 2001: A Space Odyssey?

In the US, as of 2026-11-04: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Philo (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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