2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated G • 1968 • 2h 29m
Overall: A mysterious monolith guides humanity's evolution — from prehistoric apes to a Jupiter mission where the ship's AI goes rogue. Kubrick's masterwork. G rating reflects its era — deeply challenging despite no graphic content.
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Is 2001: A Space Odyssey appropriate for kids?
Overall: A mysterious monolith guides humanity's evolution — from prehistoric apes to a Jupiter mission where the ship's AI goes rogue. Kubrick's masterwork. G rating reflects its era — deeply challenging despite no graphic content. Read more — free account
Content severity in 2001: A Space Odyssey
What happens in 2001: A Space Odyssey, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 1:02 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in 2001: A Space Odyssey
None.
Violence and gore in 2001: A Space Odyssey
An ape killed with a bone. An astronaut killed by HAL. The violence is clinical and cold.
Language in 2001: A Space Odyssey
None of note.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in 2001: A Space Odyssey
None.
Mature themes in 2001: A Space Odyssey
The film refuses to explain itself — HAL's betrayal, the Jupiter mission, the Star Child are all left to the viewer. A meditation on human evolution, tool-use, and transcendence. Among cinema's most influential films ever made.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2001: A Space Odyssey appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests 2001: A Space Odyssey is best for ages 13+. It's rated G. Overall: A mysterious monolith guides humanity's evolution — from prehistoric apes to a Jupiter mission where the ship's AI goes rogue. Kubrick's masterwork. G rating reflects its era — deeply challenging despite no…
What age rating does 2001: A Space Odyssey have?
2001: A Space Odyssey is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is 2001: A Space Odyssey about?
Overall: A mysterious monolith guides humanity's evolution — from prehistoric apes to a Jupiter mission where the ship's AI goes rogue. Kubrick's masterwork. G rating reflects its era — deeply challenging despite no graphic content.
Is there sex or nudity in 2001: A Space Odyssey?
None.
How violent is 2001: A Space Odyssey?
An ape killed with a bone. An astronaut killed by HAL. The violence is clinical and cold.
Is the language in 2001: A Space Odyssey appropriate for kids?
None of note.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in 2001: A Space Odyssey?
None.
What mature themes appear in 2001: A Space Odyssey?
The film refuses to explain itself — HAL's betrayal, the Jupiter mission, the Star Child are all left to the viewer. A meditation on human evolution, tool-use, and transcendence. Among cinema's most influential films ever made.
How long is 2001: A Space Odyssey?
2001: A Space Odyssey runs 149 minutes, directed by Stanley Kubrick, released in 1968.
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