A Clockwork Orange currently edges 2001: A Space Odyssey 53–47
Who do you think should win?
The Verdict Director's Cut
This matchup has 15 votes. The picture may shift as more people weigh in.
Same director, different films, one winner. Stanley Kubrick made both 2001: A Space Odyssey and A Clockwork Orange, so this matchup is personal in a way most aren't. A Clockwork Orange takes this one. After 15 votes, the split sits at 53%–47% and the trend has been consistent.
Released just 3 years apart, these films were shaped by the same cultural moment. The matchup asks which one captured it better and which one voters still reach for.
At 6.6 points apart, this is anyone's matchup. A Clockwork Orange leads for now, but 2001: A Space Odyssey is right there.
The Numbers
| 2001: A Space Odyssey | A Clockwork Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Head-to-Head | 47% | 53% |
| Overall Win Rate | 62% | 59% |
| Championships | 14 | 11 |
| Budget | $12M | $2M |
| Box Office | $72M | $27M |
Where This Matchup Sits
In Science Fiction on BingeBracket: 2001: A Space Odyssey is in the top quarter and A Clockwork Orange is in the upper half, out of 69 films.
Looking at Stanley Kubrick's 8 films on BingeBracket, 2001: A Space Odyssey ranks #1 and A Clockwork Orange ranks #2.
When facing other films, Full Metal Jacket loses to both of them on the platform. Whatever separates these two, they're both a clear step above that opponent.
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