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Tron

Tron

Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 1982

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.

Movie details

Tron

“A world inside the computer where man has never been. Never before now.”

1982 Science Fiction · Action · Adventure 1h 36m

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TMDB

6.6 / 10

Community rating

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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Steven Lisberger

Written by

Steven Lisberger · Bonnie MacBird

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

Kevin Flynn / Clu

Bruce Boxleitner

Bruce Boxleitner

Alan Bradley / Tron

David Warner

David Warner

Ed Dillinger / Sark

Cindy Morgan

Cindy Morgan

Lora / Yori

Barnard Hughes

Barnard Hughes

Dr. Walter Gibbs / Dumont

Dan Shor

Dan Shor

Ram

Peter Jurasik

Peter Jurasik

Crom

Court is in session

Put Tron on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.