TRON: Legacy
Seen it?2010 | 126 min | Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
People are still talking about it and it drew serious awards attention, though it had middling reviews (51% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved The Matrix or The Creator, start here.
- The mood
- Mind-bending.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 6 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Sam Flynn, the tech-savvy and daring son of Kevin Flynn, investigates his father's disappearance and is pulled into The Grid. With the help of a mysterious program named Quorra, Sam quests to stop evil dictator Clu from crossing into the real world.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
51% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 DGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$410 million worldwide on a $170 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.1 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joseph Kosinski
- Garrett HedlundSam Flynn
- Olivia WildeQuorra
- Jeff BridgesKevin Flynn / Clu
- Bruce BoxleitnerAlan Bradley / Tron
- James FrainJarvis
- Beau GarrettGem
- Michael SheenCastor / Zuse
- Anis CheurfaRinzler
- Serinda SwanSiren #2
- Yaya DaCostaSiren #3