2001: A Space Odyssey movie poster used as film imagery for the HAL 9000 guideFILM POSTER · 2001: A Space Odyssey

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

HAL 9000

Film guide, starting point, and performer.

HAL 9000 in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), played by Douglas Rain.

Film guide · 1 film · 1968 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

HAL 9000 on screen

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Film guide · 1 film · 1968Main sequence runtime: 2h 29m
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  1. 012001: A Space Odyssey poster
    Start here2001: A Space Odyssey

    1968 · 2h 29m

    Portrayed by Douglas Rain · voiceMovie guide
    MoviHero score91/100MUST WATCH

THE PERFORMANCE

Who plays HAL 9000?

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Douglas Rain portraitDouglas Rainvoice

Douglas Rain plays HAL 9000 in 2001: A Space Odyssey.

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FILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS

HAL 9000 screen credits

Screen credits: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) — Douglas Rain as HAL 9000.

WHO TO EXPLORE NEXT

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