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2081

  • 2009
  • Not Rated
  • 25m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
2.8K
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2081 (2009)
Based on the short story "Harrison Bergeron" by celebrated author Kurt Vonnegut, "2081" depicts a dystopian future in which, thanks to the 212th Amendment to the Constitution and the unceasing vigilance of the United States Handicapper General, everyone is "finally equal...." The strong wear weights, the beautiful wear masks and the intelligent wear earpieces that fire off loud noises to keep them from taking unfair advantage of their brains. It is a poetic tale of triumph and tragedy about a broken family, a brutal government, and an act of defiance that changes everything.

Featuring an original score performed by the world-renowned Kronos Quartet (Requiem for a Dream) and narration by Academy Award Nominee Patricia Clarkson (Far From Heaven, Goodnight and Good Luck), "2081" stars James Cosmo (Braveheart, Trainspotting), Julie Hagerty (Airplane!, What About Bob?) and Armie Hammer (The Social Network).
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A short film adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's Harrison Bergeron, 2081 depicts a dystopian future in which, thanks to the 212th Amendment to the Constitution and the unceasing vigilance of the U... Read allA short film adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's Harrison Bergeron, 2081 depicts a dystopian future in which, thanks to the 212th Amendment to the Constitution and the unceasing vigilance of the United States Handicapper General, everyone is "finally equal...." The strong wear weights,... Read allA short film adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's Harrison Bergeron, 2081 depicts a dystopian future in which, thanks to the 212th Amendment to the Constitution and the unceasing vigilance of the United States Handicapper General, everyone is "finally equal...." The strong wear weights, the beautiful wear masks and the intelligent wear earpieces that fire off loud noises to ... Read all

  • Director
    • Chandler Tuttle
  • Writers
    • Chandler Tuttle
    • Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
  • Stars
    • James Cosmo
    • Julie Hagerty
    • Armie Hammer
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    2.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Chandler Tuttle
    • Writers
      • Chandler Tuttle
      • Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
    • Stars
      • James Cosmo
      • Julie Hagerty
      • Armie Hammer
    • 17User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast47

    James Cosmo
    James Cosmo
    • George Bergeron
    Julie Hagerty
    Julie Hagerty
    • Hazel Bergeron
    Armie Hammer
    Armie Hammer
    • Harrison Bergeron
    Patricia Clarkson
    Patricia Clarkson
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    Tammy Bruce
    Tammy Bruce
    • Handicapper General
    James C. Burns
    James C. Burns
    • Lead HG Man
    • (as James Burns)
    Yuris Skujins
    • Stuttering TV Anchor
    David Healy
    • Replacement TV Anchor
    Alina Faye
    • Lead Ballerina
    Beckie King
    Beckie King
    • 'Prima' Ballerina
    • (as Becky King)
    Ira Gold
    • Lead Usher
    Florian Kashani
    • Lead Security Guard
    David Conner
    • Solo Cellist
    Thor Halvorssen
    Thor Halvorssen
    • Bomb Specialist
    Kareem Ferguson
    Kareem Ferguson
    • Bomb Specialist
    Brianna Haynes
    • Additional Ballerina
    Chelsea Hackett
    • Additional Ballerina
    • (as Chelsea Hacket)
    Heather Langham
    • Additional Ballerina
    • Director
      • Chandler Tuttle
    • Writers
      • Chandler Tuttle
      • Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Given the enormity of the theater house, the filmmakers used inflatable extras for the crowd.
    • Quotes
      • Harrison Bergeron: They had hoped to destroy any trace of the extraordinary in me, and in time I came to share that hope. But the extraordinary, it seems, was simply out of their reach.
    • Connections
      Version of Between Time and Timbuktu (1972)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 29, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • Moving Picture Institute
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    • Runtime
      • 25m
    • Color
      • Color

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