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# 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) - Is it OK for kids? | Top Rated Families

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# 2001: A Space Odyssey

1968Rated G149 minScience FictionMysteryAdventure

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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.

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**Length:** 149 min - a big commitment, maybe split it

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