2001: A Space Odyssey Trivia: Cast, Release and Story Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to 2001: A Space Odyssey, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. An epic drama of adventure and exploration.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Keir Dullea as Dr. David Bowman; Gary Lockwood as Dr. Frank Poole; William Sylvester as Dr. Heywood Floyd; Douglas Rain as HAL 9000 (voice); Daniel Richter as Moonwatcher; Leonard Rossiter as Dr. Andrei Smyslov; Margaret Tyzack as Elena; Robert Beatty as Dr. Ralph Halvorsen
About 2001: A Space Odyssey
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.
More like 2001: A Space Odyssey
- Moon
- 2010
- Dark Star
- The Creator
- Stowaway
- Atlas
- Destination Moon
- I Am Mother
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch 2001: A Space Odyssey?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of 2001: A Space Odyssey?
Keir Dullea as Dr. David Bowman; Gary Lockwood as Dr. Frank Poole; William Sylvester as Dr. Heywood Floyd; Douglas Rain as HAL 9000 (voice); Daniel Richter as Moonwatcher; Leonard Rossiter as Dr. Andrei Smyslov; Margaret Tyzack as Elena; Robert Beatty as Dr. Ralph Halvorsen
Is this 2001: A Space Odyssey guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



