Tron

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Tron

PG

1982

1h 36m

Sci-Fi

Action

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When talented computer engineer Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges) finds out that Ed Dillinger (David Warner), an executive at his company, has been stealing his work, he tries to hack into the system. However, Flynn is transported into the digital world, where he has to face off against Dillinger's computerized likeness, Sark, and the imposing Master Control Program. Aided by Tron (Bruce Boxleitner) and Yori (Cindy Morgan), Flynn becomes a freedom fighter for the oppressed programs of the grid.

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Critics Consensus

While not as dramatically strong as it is technologically, TRON is a visually stunning piece of science fiction that represents a landmark work in the history of computer animation.

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Carrie Rickey

Village Voice

Oct 6, 2025

To say that Tron envisions technology as it has never been seen before is an understatement. No movie more deserves the praise, state of the art.

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Archer Winsten

New York Post

Oct 6, 2025

To put it bluntly -- and entirely outside the familiar realm of movie entertainment -- this is Something Else.

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John Coleman

New Statesman

Oct 6, 2025

Some of the effects are worth a fanfare and there is even a cracker-barrel bit of moralising... But the fun is at kiddy-level.

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Burl Burlingame

Honolulu Star-Bulletin

4 days ago

"TRON" is clever and beautiful when it wants to be, and is nearly always interesting to look at.

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Larry Ratliff

San Antonio Express-News

Aug 24, 2026

2.5/4

It all runs out of gas too soon. But it's a noble effort.

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Phil Kloer

Florida Times-Union

Jan 26, 2026

3/4

In the end, TRON seems to have been written by a computer, as well as realized by one.

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Gunner I

@RT64755212 Sep 7, 2026

I have to give this movie 2 thumbs up. For an 80s movie, it rocks! I will definitely watch it multiple times.

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Jasmine W

@jasniquejewels Aug 31, 2026

flynn the true hero this tron film holds up surprisingly well and definitely was ahead of it’s time. After watching this I totally get this franchise and I’m now a huge fan of it some of these scenes were iconic on it’s own. like the kiss and disc beam stance scene were truly amazing to see! jeff bridges <3

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Josie H

@JjThrowsTomatoes Aug 5, 2026

Ever since I first watched this movie, it has been stuck in my brain. So memorable and makes you think about how far technology will go before we start pulling back. Love it!

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Dakota P

@DaCinephile Aug 3, 2026

The visuals mostly hold up. The central question of whether technology should be an extension of humanity or something independent from it remains just as relevant today. I liked where Tron was heading, but the audio mix and costume design took me out of it. (Not the ignited circuitry - the suits themselves.) I found myself losing track of plot points, and some of the characters became difficult to distinguish beneath the glowing costumes. Watching the original made me appreciate Tron: Legacy even more. Tron was both a technological and creative feat, and it deserves its flowers for that alone. But I appreciate it even more for the seeds it planted than for the film it ultimately became. The universe it created is an incredible backdrop for bigger, bolder ideas, and I hope filmmakers continue exploring it.

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John K

@WQCMI Jul 20, 2026

Its one of those films where you look at it and laugh at its effects, but you have to admit, it was mind-blowing for its time when it came out in 1982. This film however, has a great story about videogames.

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Master B

@Sabredork Jul 18, 2026

CLASSIC movie! Not for everyone, but watch at least once.

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Synopsis

When talented computer engineer Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges) finds out that Ed Dillinger (David Warner), an executive at his company, has been stealing his work, he tries to hack into the system. However, Flynn is transported into the digital world, where he has to face off against Dillinger's computerized likeness, Sark, and the imposing Master Control Program. Aided by Tron (Bruce Boxleitner) and Yori (Cindy Morgan), Flynn becomes a freedom fighter for the oppressed programs of the grid.

Director: Steven Lisberger
Producer: Donald Kushner
Screenwriter: Bonnie MacBird, Steven Lisberger
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Lisberger/Kushner, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 9, 1982, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 13, 2015
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: Surround, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Dolby Stereo

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