My Science Project

Name: My Science Project
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Released: 1985-08-09
Duration: 1 h 34 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: John Stockwell, Danielle von Zerneck, Fisher Stevens, Raphael Sbarge, Richard Masur

1985·Movie·PG·94 min·★ 6.3(170)

Comedy Family Fantasy Science Fiction More English titles

“We must not destroy the world.”

His high school teacher issues an ultimatum: turn in a science project or flunk. So Mike Harlan scavenges a military base's junk pile for a suitable gizmo. He finds one... and unwittingly unleashes the awesome power and energy of the unknown. Twisted dimensions. Time warps. A fantastic realm where the past, present, and future collide in a whirling vortex of startling adventure and superlative special effects.

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About My Science Project

My Science Project is a 1985 English-language comedy, family and fantasy film directed by Jonathan R. Betuel. The cast is led by John Stockwell, Danielle von Zerneck, Fisher Stevens. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 200 ratings.

My Science Project was produced by Touchstone Pictures and Silver Screen Partners II and made in United States of America. It was released on August 9, 1985, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.

Director: Jonathan R. Betuel
Writers: Jonathan R. Betuel
Release date: August 9, 1985
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $10 million
Box office: $4 million
Production: Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners II

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My Science Project cast & crew

My Science Project was directed by Jonathan R. Betuel and written by Jonathan R. Betuel.

The cast features John Stockwell as Michael Harlan, Danielle von Zerneck as Ellie Sawyer, Fisher Stevens as Vince Latello, Raphael Sbarge as Sherman, Richard Masur as Detective Isadore Nulty, and Barry Corbin as Lew Harlan.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Peter Bernstein, cinematography is by David M. Walsh, and it was produced by Jonathan T. Taplin.

Is My Science Project worth watching?

My Science Project holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 170 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, family, and fantasy, My Science Project is worth a place on your watchlist.

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