Release CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV News
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsCannes Film FestivalStar WarsAsian Pacific American Heritage MonthSummer Watch GuideSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • FAQ
IMDbPro

THX 1138

  • 1971
  • GP
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
56K
YOUR RATING
THX 1138 (1971)
Theatrical Trailer from Warner Bros. Pictures
Play trailer1:50
2 Videos
99+ Photos
Dystopian Sci-FiDramaSci-FiThriller

In the 25th century, a time when people have designations instead of names, a man, THX 1138, and a woman, LUH 3417, rebel against their rigidly controlled society.In the 25th century, a time when people have designations instead of names, a man, THX 1138, and a woman, LUH 3417, rebel against their rigidly controlled society.In the 25th century, a time when people have designations instead of names, a man, THX 1138, and a woman, LUH 3417, rebel against their rigidly controlled society.

  • Director
    • George Lucas
  • Writers
    • George Lucas
    • Walter Murch
  • Stars
    • Robert Duvall
    • Donald Pleasence
    • Don Pedro Colley
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    56K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • George Lucas
    • Writers
      • George Lucas
      • Walter Murch
    • Stars
      • Robert Duvall
      • Donald Pleasence
      • Don Pedro Colley
    • 266User reviews
    • 88Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

    Videos2

    THX 1138
    Trailer 1:50
    THX 1138
    THX 1138
    Trailer 2:37
    THX 1138
    THX 1138
    Trailer 2:37
    THX 1138

    Photos130

    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    + 126
    View Poster

    Top cast47

    Edit
    Robert Duvall
    Robert Duvall
    • THX
    Donald Pleasence
    Donald Pleasence
    • SEN
    Don Pedro Colley
    Don Pedro Colley
    • SRT
    Maggie McOmie
    Maggie McOmie
    • LUH
    Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe
    • PTO
    Marshall Efron
    Marshall Efron
    • TWA
    Sid Haig
    Sid Haig
    • NCH
    John Pearce
    John Pearce
    • DWY
    Irene Cagen
    • IMM
    • (as Irene Forrest)
    Gary Alan Marsh
    • CAM
    John Seaton
    • OUE
    Eugene I. Stillman
    • JOT
    Jack Walsh
    • TRG
    • (as Raymond J. Walsh)
    Mark Lawhead
    • Shell Dweller
    Robert Feero
    Robert Feero
    • Chrome Robot
    Johnny Weissmuller Jr.
    Johnny Weissmuller Jr.
    • Chrome Robot
    Claudette Bessing
    • ELC
    Susan Stroh
    • Control Officer
    • (as Susan Baldwin)
    • Director
      • George Lucas
    • Writers
      • George Lucas
      • Walter Murch
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    More like this

    Electronic Labyrinth THX 1138 4EB
    6.2
    Electronic Labyrinth THX 1138 4EB
    Westworld
    6.9
    Westworld
    Soylent Green
    7.0
    Soylent Green
    American Graffiti
    7.4
    American Graffiti
    Logan's Run
    6.8
    Logan's Run
    Silent Running
    6.6
    Silent Running
    The Omega Man
    6.4
    The Omega Man
    The Andromeda Strain
    7.2
    The Andromeda Strain
    Brazil
    7.8
    Brazil
    The Man Who Fell to Earth
    6.6
    The Man Who Fell to Earth
    Forbidden Planet
    7.5
    Forbidden Planet
    The Day the Earth Stood Still
    7.7
    The Day the Earth Stood Still

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      The sounds of the police motorcycles are the sped-up sounds of women screaming together in a tiled bathroom.
    • Goofs
      During the chase at the end, one monitor shows that the THX expenditure is 3,410 units over its budget of 14,000 units (24%). A voice had stated earlier that accounts are to be terminated when they exceed their original budget by 5%. When the account/chase is terminated, a voice is heard saying that the THX project is 6% over budget, which would be 840 units, not 3,410.
    • Quotes

      OMM: Let us be thankful we have commerce. Buy more. Buy more now. Buy. And be happy.

    • Crazy credits
      The Warner Bros. logo is preceded by a trailer for a Buck Rogers serial (or in early versions, a one-minute scene from Things to Come (1936)).
    • Alternate versions
      There are technically three versions of this movie:
      • The original version released in 1971. This version has not been released on any home media.
      • The 1977 restored version, released after the success of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977), which reincorporated 4 minutes cut by Warner Bros. from the original release. This version was later released on VHS and laserdisc.
      • The 2004 George Lucas Director's Cut, which had many scenes revised using CGI, and some new shots added in by Lucas. This was later released on DVD and Blu-ray.
    • Connections
      Featured in Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138' (1971)
    • Soundtracks
      Elevator Music
      (uncredited)

      from the Miracle in the Rain (1956) score

      Composed by Franz Waxman

    User reviews266

    Featured review
    5/10

    Cannot believe how BORING this was!

    Anyone looking for an early George Lucas should be advised to view the first few minutes, then the last 10. The first few will clue you in to the emptiness of the rest of the movie (trust me - NOTHING interesting happens). The last 10 minutes has some CGI, an interesting car chase scene, and an ending which might supply some meaning. In between is a high-school-level movie with acting, scenery and script barely reaching that level. More art-house than anything approaching 1984 and the like
    • billsoccer
    • Dec 22, 2020
    • Permalink

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    FAQ21

    • How long is THX 1138?Powered by Alexa
    • What are the differences between the Original Version and the Director's Cut?

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • March 11, 1971 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Lucasfilm Ltd. (United States)
      • Warner Bros. (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • THX-1138
    • Filming locations
      • BART Operations Control Center - 101 Eighth Street, Oakland, California, USA(brightly lit control room)
    • Production companies
      • American Zoetrope
      • Warner Bros.
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Budget
      • $777,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,437,000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,437,000
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    THX 1138 (1971)
    Top Gap
    What is the Hindi language plot outline for THX 1138 (1971)?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb app
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb app
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb app
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.