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THX 1138(1971)
The Future is here.
6.4(1,104)1h 26m1971-03-11
Science FictionDrama
THX 1138 Synopsis
People in the future live in a totalitarian society. A technician named THX 1138 lives a mundane life between work and taking a controlled consumption of drugs that the government uses to make puppets out of people. As THX is without drugs for the first time he has feelings for a woman and they start a secret relationship.
THX 1138 (1971) is a science fiction and drama film directed by George Lucas, released on March 11, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Robert Duvall, Donald Pleasence, Don Pedro Colley and Maggie McOmie. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 1,104 ratings.
- Director:
- George Lucas
- Writers:
- George Lucas, George Lucas, Walter Murch
- Producers:
- Larry Sturhahn
- Cinematographer:
- David Myers
- Composer:
- Lalo Schifrin
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures, American Zoetrope
- Budget:
- $777,000
- Revenue:
- $2,437,000
- Status:
- Released
THX 1138 (1971) Trailer
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THX 1138 Videos & Clips
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Original Theatrical Trailer
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THX1138 Director's cut: The Future Trailer
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Car Chase Scene
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THX 1138 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Duvall
as THX
Donald Pleasence
as SEN
Don Pedro Colley
as SRT
Maggie McOmie
as LUH
Ian Wolfe
as PTO
Marshall Efron
as TWA
Sid Haig
as NCH
- John Pearce
John Pearce
as DWY
- Irene Cagen
Irene Cagen
as IMM
- Gary Alan Marsh
Gary Alan Marsh
as CAM
- John Seaton
John Seaton
as OUE
- Eugene I. Stillman
Eugene I. Stillman
as JOT
Key crew
Directed by George Lucas, written by George Lucas, George Lucas and Walter Murch, produced by Larry Sturhahn.
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THX 1138 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 1,104 ratings.
Dr Nostromo
9/1087/100 In a future society, where technology watches over every aspect of the human life and is totally void of humanity, roommates THX and LUH are arrested for the crime of drug evasion and physical love. This is essentially just a chase movie but I'm fascinated by the totally unique futuristic world that one is pulled into (and surprisingly not dated after 50 years) where even those moments of humor are quite…
Reviewed on November 25, 2025
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THX 1138 – Frequently Asked Questions
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THX 1138 (1971) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in THX 1138?
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The main cast of THX 1138 (1971) includes Robert Duvall, Donald Pleasence, Don Pedro Colley, Maggie McOmie and Ian Wolfe. The film was directed by George Lucas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was THX 1138 released?
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THX 1138 was released on March 11, 1971 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is THX 1138 worth watching?
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THX 1138 (1971) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 1,104 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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