Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, David Warner

When Flynn hacks the mainframe of his ex-employer to prove his work was stolen by antoher executive, he finds himself on a much bigger adventure. Beamed inside by a power-hungry MASTER CONTROL PROGRAM...( read more  read more... ), he joins computer gladiators on a deadly game grid, complete with high-velocity "Light Cycles" and Tron (a specialized security program). Together they fight the ultimate battle with the MCP (Master Control Program) to decide the fate of both the electronic world and the real world!

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PG, 1 hr. 36 min.

Directed by: Steven Lisberger

Release Date: July 9, 1982

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DVD Release Date: January 15, 2002

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  • October 10, 2006
    Often overlooked by certain old-fashioned movie buffs, this Disney movie set a benchmark for what was to come in the future. The story centers on Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges) who is thrusted into the gaming world after trying to break into the ENCOM system. There, he assists Tron (...( read more)Bruce Boxleitner), a heroic video warrior who is bent on destroying the controlling & all-knowing Master Control Program. Those who were born a few years after the film was released will find this movie to be entertaining Disney fare, while those who were born years prior to the film's release, it's a rockin' trip back to the 80's. CGI is abound in this thrilling Sci-Fi adventure for the whole family.
  • September 25, 2009
    An ace film with special effect I would choose over today?s CGI any day! I look forward to and dread the sequel at the same time!
  • April 8, 2008
    Kevin Flynn: Who's that?
    Warrior #1: That's Tron. He fights for the Users.

    A kick ass computer ride. One of the coolest 80s disney movies around, and then you have Jeff Bridges and light cycle chases.

    An inventive idea that plays of sci-fi aspects off movies like star wars plo...( read more)t-wise and then combines it with the fun of the inner workings of computers.

    The synopsis says it all - A computer programmer is trapped in the game he"s creating. Jeff Bridges is this programmer, who must work with another program to achieve freedom for the electronic world they are in.

    This movie was a big step in the way visual effects could be used in film, but it also helps that the movie is lots of fun.

    The sweet colors and 80s soundtrack also helps the cool aspects of this movie, as well as the little computer nerd in-jokes running throughout the film.

    Sark: There's nothing specal about you. You're just an ordinary program.
    Kevin Flynn: So are you, one that should have been erased.
  • March 1, 2008
    Another "i love it as a kid" film. Will have to check it out once more.
  • January 1, 2008
    Arcade fire ahem! Very techno amstrad-eee
  • November 20, 2009
    Not Disney's best, but its a masterpiece with the use of computer animation.
  • November 18, 2009
    One of the early sci-fictions. Rather weak.
  • November 16, 2009
    grand daddy to the matrix, this movie still rocks, and the kids love it
  • November 12, 2009
    who doesnt love tron.it has everything , video games, lightcycles,master control. i mean the effects are kinda dated and the story can be at times laughable but its just so well done that you excuse all of its flaws . what im trying to say is.... ahhh forget it... END OF LINE !!!!
  • November 5, 2009
    This is a cult classic. A great sci-fi movie from the 80's. The look and F/X was cutting edge for it's time. It does seem a little dated now but I still like the story and the look to the movie.The movie stars Jeff Bridges who gets sucked into this digital world. He must fight hi...( read more)s way out to save the digital world and his world. The story was very neat and I love the look of the film. A must see for any sci-fi movie fan.

Critic Reviews


October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

A dazzling movie from Walt Disney in which computers have been used to make themselves romantic and glamorous. Here's a technological sound-and-light show that is sensational and brainy, stylish, and ... full review

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Comments


  • MorpheusOne
    January 25, 2009
    A classic vision of technology. A fantastic movie!
  • madcat612
    April 9, 2008
    MORE TRON SKINS PLEASE! MAybe one with the chick in her garb.

    TRON SEQUEL!? WHat will the matrix think of next?
  • givesone
    April 2, 2008
    A Classic movie and it inspired me to get into computers.
  • InVeRtDrEaMz
    July 9, 2007
    For the year that it was made, it paved the way for future CG movies! it was way ahead of it's time and it was very well put together.. the storyline was solid and crisp... I couldn't have asked for a better childhood movie to get hooked on.

    Diablõ

    Ps. I was the one that gave flixster the movie plot... much better then just one setence :D
  • roboperson
    June 17, 2007
    wonder how they made this so good in 1982 if they didn't had pixels back then?
  • tomkinsman
    August 13, 2006
    What a visual masterpiece. Forget Snow White, this has to be easily one of the best Disney films made.
  • Micron002
    May 17, 2006
    WOOO FIRST COMMENT!!

    WE LOVE TRON!!!

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  • Long before The Matrix there was another film in which a man tries to free himself from a computer generated world. What was the title of this film?  Answer »
  • This film director originally started as an animator at Disney doing uncredited work on The Fox and the Hound, Tron and The Black Cauldron. Who is he? (Hint: It was while he was working at Disney that he first conceived what would become a certain stop-motion film about Halloween and Christmas)  Answer »
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