The 1982 film inspired by Pong is 'Tron'. It is a science fiction film directed by Steven Lisberger and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. The film follows the story of a computer programmer who is transported inside the software world of a mainframe computer where he interacts with programs in his attempt to escape. The film was a box office success and was nominated for two Academy Awards. It has since become a cult classic and spawned a franchise.