Tron (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1982, Tron is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Steven Lisberger, running about 96 minutes. “Journey now into a startling new dimension where energy lives and breathes. A world inside the computer where man has never been. Never before now.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When brilliant video game maker Flynn hacks the mainframe of his ex-employer, he is beamed inside an astonishing digital world...and becomes part of the very game he is designing. In his mission through cyberspace, Flynn matches wits with a maniacal Master Control Program and teams up with Tron, a security measure created to bring balance to the digital environment.
Who’s in it. Tron stars Jeff Bridges as Kevin Flynn / Clu, Bruce Boxleitner as Alan Bradley / Tron, David Warner as Ed Dillinger / Sark / Voice of Master Control Program and Cindy Morgan as Lora / Yori, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Tron has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $33M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tron page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tron tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tron (1982)?
- In US, Tron is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tron worth watching?
- Tron holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tron?
- Tron stars Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, David Warner, Cindy Morgan and Barnard Hughes.
- When was Tron released?
- Tron was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.