2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

Science Fiction Mystery Adventure
→ Influenced 16 films ← Inspired by 5 films

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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Universe
Universe (1960)1
 Allures
Allures (1961)2
 How the West Was Won
How the West Was Won (1962)3
 Ikarie XB-1
Ikarie XB-1 (1963)4
 Conquest of Space
Conquest of Space (1955)5

→ Influenced

The Silence of the Lambs
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)6
 Everything Everywhere All at Once
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)7
 Uncut Gems
Uncut Gems (2019)8
 Gravity
Gravity (2013)9
 There Will Be Blood
There Will Be Blood (2007)10
 Avatar
Avatar (2009)11
 Interstellar
Interstellar (2014)12
 Inception
Inception (2010)13
 Akira
Akira (1988)14
 Blade Runner 2049
Blade Runner 2049 (2017)15
 WALL-E
WALL-E (2008)16
 Barbie
Barbie (2023)17
 The Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)18
 Apollo 13
Apollo 13 (1995)19
 Arrival
Arrival (2016)20
 Moon
Moon (2009)21

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Influenced By

  1. Universe (1960)
    "This Canadian documentary short film, directed by Roman Kroitor and Colin Low, provided a realistic portrayal of outer space that impressed Kubrick. He hired the film's narrator, Douglas Rain, to voice HAL 9000, and special effects artist Wally Gentleman to work on *2001*." The Movie That Influenced Kubrick's 2001 Catherine Perreault NFB Blog
  2. Allures (1961)
    "An abstract film by Jordan Belson, *Allures* features a kaleidoscope of shifting geometric patterns and colors. Its visual style influenced the "Stargate" sequence in *2001*, where astronaut Dave Bowman travels through a psychedelic corridor of light." Bfi source
  3. How the West Was Won (1962)
    "This epic film utilized the Cinerama format to depict the expansion of the American frontier. Kubrick and co-writer Arthur C. Clarke referred to their project as "How the Solar System Was Won," indicating the influence of this film's grand narrative structure on *2001*." Bfi source
  4. Ikarie XB-1 (1963)
    "A Czechoslovakian science fiction film directed by Jindřich Polák, *Ikarie XB-1* presented a serious and realistic portrayal of space travel. Kubrick screened this film during the development of *2001*, and it influenced various design elements, such as the interior lighting and hexagonal corridors." Bfi source
  5. Conquest of Space (1955)
    "Directed by Byron Haskin, this film depicted a mission to Mars and featured a rotating space station. The design elements and visual effects of *Conquest of Space* are believed to have influenced similar aspects in *2001*." Conquest of Space Wikipedia

Influenced

  1. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
    "Anthony Hopkins modeled Hannibal Lecter's calm and detached voice after HAL 9000, the artificial intelligence from this film. Hopkins described Lecter as "like a machine... like HAL, the computer in '2001': 'Good evening, Dave.'"" The Chilling Ways HAL 9000 Influenced Anthony Hopkins' Hannibal Lecter Jacob Slankard Collider
  2. Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
    "The film includes a parody of the "discovery of tools" sequence from Kubrick's classic, featuring a group of apes with hot dogs for fingers, directly referencing the iconic scene." Everything Everywhere All At Once: A guide to the references, Easter eggs and meanings BBC
  3. Uncut Gems (2019)
    "The transition from the opal to Howard's colon in "Uncut Gems" was inspired by the psychedelic sequences in "2001," emphasizing the universe's existence within each individual." Watch ‘Uncut Gems,’ Then Watch These Movies – Film School Rejects | The Official Website of Lenny Bruce Lennybruce
  4. Gravity (2013)
    "Alfonso Cuarón's space survival thriller shares "2001's" sense of wonder and meticulous attention to the realism of space travel. The film's use of silence and breathing sounds in space scenes is reminiscent of Kubrick's approach." Entertainment Weekly source
  5. There Will Be Blood (2007)
    "Anderson admired Stanley Kubrick's use of music in film, acknowledging the challenge of creating something that doesn't owe a debt to Kubrick's innovations." Influence of Stanley Kubrick Wikipedia
  6. Avatar (2009)
    "Cameron admired this film for its groundbreaking visual effects and profound themes, which inspired him to pursue filmmaking and influenced the visual storytelling in *Avatar*." Avatar Was James Cameron's Tribute To A Legend Of VFX Filmmaking Fatemeh Mirjalili SlashFilm
  7. Interstellar (2014)
    "Nolan has acknowledged the profound impact of Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece on his work, particularly in terms of visual style and thematic depth." Interstellar %28film%29 Wikipedia
  8. Inception (2010)
    "Nolan acknowledged Stanley Kubrick's film as an influence, particularly in its ambitious storytelling and visual style." Entertainment Weekly source
  9. Akira (1988)
    "Stanley Kubrick's seminal sci-fi film, known for its philosophical depth and visual storytelling, influenced Otomo's approach to narrative and thematic complexity in *Akira*." This ‘80s Anime Movie Inspired All of Your Favorite Sci-Fi Movies TanChun Watkins Collider
  10. Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
    "Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece influenced the film's visual style and philosophical undertones. Visual effects supervisor John Nelson cited "2001" as a significant influence, noting he watched it "probably a hundred times."" John Nelson talks tech behind ‘Blade Runner: 2049’ Max Michalsky The Michigan Daily
  11. WALL-E (2008)
    "Pixar's animated film features several homages to "2001," including the design of the ship's autopilot system, AUTO, which resembles HAL 9000 with its red eye. The film also uses Richard Strauss's "Also sprach Zarathustra" during its climax, similar to "2001."" 2001%3A A Space Odyssey in popular culture Wikipedia
  12. Barbie (2023)
    "The opening scene of "Barbie" parodies the iconic "Dawn of Man" sequence from Kubrick's film, highlighting the evolution of humanity." 10 Classic Movies that Inspired Greta Gerwig’s Barbie Austin Estrada ScreenRant
  13. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
    "Stanley Kubrick's science fiction masterpiece influenced Darabont's use of classical music in "The Shawshank Redemption." The scene where Andy plays Mozart's "Canzonetta sull'aria" over the prison's loudspeakers was inspired by Kubrick's integration of classical music in his film." Film School Rejects source
  14. Apollo 13 (1995)
    "Although more science fiction than historical drama, Stanley Kubrick's film set a high standard for the realistic depiction of space travel, influencing subsequent space-related films, including "Apollo 13."" Movie Connections IMDb
  15. Arrival (2016)
    "Denis Villeneuve's film about first contact with extraterrestrial beings explores themes of time and human evolution, concepts central to "2001." The film's contemplative tone and visual style reflect Kubrick's influence." Entertainment Weekly source
  16. Moon (2009)
    "Duncan Jones's film about a solitary lunar worker and his AI companion, GERTY, draws clear parallels to "2001." GERTY's design and demeanor are reminiscent of HAL 9000, serving as a direct homage to Kubrick's film." 10 Movies That Are Clearly Inspired By 2001: A Space Odyssey Nate Reeves CBR