2010 (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1984, 2010 is a thriller and science fiction film directed by Peter Hyams, running about 116 minutes. “In the very near future a small group of Americans and Russians set out on the greatest adventure of them all …. To see if there is life beyond the stars.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While planet Earth poises on the brink of nuclear self-destruction, a team of Russian and American scientists aboard the Leonov hurtles to a rendezvous with the still-orbiting Discovery spacecraft and its sole known survivor, the homicidal computer HAL.
Who’s in it. 2010 stars Roy Scheider as Dr. Heywood Floyd, John Lithgow as Dr. Walter Curnow, Helen Mirren as Tanya Kirbuk and Bob Balaban as Dr. R. Chandra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, 2010 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $40.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 2010 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 2010 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 2010 (1984)?
- In US, 2010 is available to 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 2010 worth watching?
- 2010 holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 2010?
- 2010 stars Roy Scheider, John Lithgow, Helen Mirren, Bob Balaban and Keir Dullea.
- When was 2010 released?
- 2010 was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.