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6.5 / 10(8,221 votes)IMDbPG20102h 6m$409.9M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

TRON: Legacy

“The game has changed.”

Synopsis

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.

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Official Extended TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2010-07-23

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Buenos Aires

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

December 17, 2010

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

April 5, 2011

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.41x ROI)

Production Budget

$170M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$409.9M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.41x

+$239.9M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $170MWorldwide: $409.9M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Joseph Kosinski
Screenplay & Story
Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis, Brian Klugman, Lee Sternthal
Original Score
Thomas Bangalter, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo
Original Title
TRON: Legacy
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 6m
Production Budget
$170M
Worldwide Gross
$409.9M
Production Studios
Walt Disney Pictures, Sean Bailey Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Joseph Kosinski

Screenplay & Story

Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis, Brian Klugman, Lee Sternthal, Steven Lisberger, Bonnie MacBird

Original Score & Music

Thomas Bangalter, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo

Director of Photography

Claudio Miranda, Stephen S. Campanelli, Hans Bjerno, Steve Koster

Film Editing

James Haygood

Producers

Jeffrey Silver, Donald Kushner, Steven Lisberger, Sean Bailey

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Steven LisbergerCharacters:Bonnie MacBird

Department Leadership Roster

Joseph Kosinski

Joseph Kosinski

Director

Claudio Miranda

Claudio Miranda

Director of Photography

Jeffrey Silver

Jeffrey Silver

Producer

Steven Lisberger

Steven Lisberger

Producer

Sean Bailey

Sean Bailey

Producer

James Haygood

Editor

Darren Gilford

Darren Gilford

Production Design

Michael Wilkinson

Michael Wilkinson

Costume Design

Adam Horowitz

Adam Horowitz

Screenplay

Edward Kitsis

Edward Kitsis

Screenplay

Brian Klugman

Brian Klugman

Screenplay

Lee Sternthal

Screenplay

Scott J. Ateah

Stunt Coordinator

Thomas Bangalter

Thomas Bangalter

Original Music Composer

Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo

Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About TRON: Legacy

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is TRON: Legacy about?

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.

Who directed TRON: Legacy?

TRON: Legacy was directed by Joseph Kosinski.

Who stars in TRON: Legacy?

The principal cast of TRON: Legacy includes Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde, Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, James Frain.

When was TRON: Legacy released and how long is it?

TRON: Legacy was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.

What was the box office and production budget of TRON: Legacy?

TRON: Legacy had a reported production budget of $170M and grossed $409.9M at the worldwide box office (2.41 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for TRON: Legacy?

The original motion picture soundtrack for TRON: Legacy was composed by Thomas Bangalter, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo.

Is TRON: Legacy based on a book or true story?

TRON: Legacy is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Steven Lisberger", Characters: "Bonnie MacBird".

What is the age rating and content advisory for TRON: Legacy?

TRON: Legacy holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).