Harvard Film Archive Celebrates Stanley Kubrick's Complete Works

From 'Lolita' to '2001,' the HFA is screening the legendary director's entire filmography.

Feb. 24, 2026 at 9:55am

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The Harvard Film Archive is hosting a retrospective of all of Stanley Kubrick's feature films, early documentaries, and two other projects he was involved with. The series includes screenings of controversial classics like 'Lolita' and 'A Clockwork Orange,' as well as lesser-known works the director started but did not complete, such as 'One-Eyed Jacks' and 'A.I. Artificial Intelligence.'

Why it matters

Kubrick's films are renowned for their technical mastery, dark humor, and exploration of the human condition. This retrospective offers a rare opportunity for cinephiles to experience the director's complete body of work on the big screen, providing deeper insight into his singular vision and enduring influence on cinema.

The details

The HFA series features 35mm screenings of Kubrick's most celebrated films, including 'Lolita,' 'Dr. Strangelove,' '2001: A Space Odyssey,' 'A Clockwork Orange,' 'Barry Lyndon,' and 'Full Metal Jacket.' The program also includes two projects the director started but did not complete: the western 'One-Eyed Jacks' and the sci-fi drama 'A.I. Artificial Intelligence,' which Kubrick passed on to Steven Spielberg to direct.

  • The retrospective runs from February 20 to April 27, 2026.
  • '2001: A Space Odyssey' sold out more than a month in advance for its March 9 screening.

The players

Stanley Kubrick

The legendary American filmmaker known for his technical mastery, dark humor, and exploration of the human condition in films like '2001: A Space Odyssey,' 'A Clockwork Orange,' and 'The Shining.'

Marlon Brando

The acclaimed actor who directed the 1961 western 'One-Eyed Jacks,' which Kubrick was fired from.

Steven Spielberg

The acclaimed director who took over Kubrick's long-gestating project 'A.I. Artificial Intelligence' and directed the 2001 film.

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What they’re saying

“Despite being cited by David Lynch and Sofia Coppola as their favorite Stanley Kubrick movie, 'Lolita' doesn't screen as often as his other masterpieces, presumably because of the third-rail subject matter and tricky tonal shifts.”

— Sean Burns, Author

“Kubrick's 'Lolita' most resembles his final film, 1999's 'Eyes Wide Shut,' another pitch-black comedy that likewise follows a buttoned-up protagonist on a surreal odyssey triggered by his wayward desires.”

— Sean Burns, Author

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The takeaway

This retrospective offers a rare opportunity to experience Kubrick's complete filmography, providing deeper insight into the director's singular vision and enduring influence on cinema, from his technical mastery to his dark humor and exploration of the human condition.