6.4 Score

2005 • 1h 41min • PG • Science Fiction, Adventure, Family

Zathura: A Space Adventure

"Adventure Is Waiting"

After their father is called into work, two young boys, Walter and Danny, are left in the care of their teenage sister, Lisa, and told they must stay inside. Walter and Danny, who anticipate a boring day, are shocked when they begin playing Zathura, a space-themed board game, which they realize has mystical powers when their house is shot into space. With the help of an astronaut, the boys attempt to return home.

IMDb 6.3

RT 76%

MC 67

Director

Jon Favreau

Writers

David Koepp

John Kamps

Chris Van Allsburg

Composer

John Debney

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Josh Hutcherson

Walter Budwing

Jonah Bobo

Danny Budwing

Dax Shepard

Astronaut

Kristen Stewart

Lisa Budwing

Tim Robbins

Dad (Mr. Budwing)

Frank Oz

Robot (voice)

John Alexander

Robot

Derek Mears

Lead Zorgon

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Dax Shepard Astronaut

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Tim Robbins Dad (Mr. Budwing)

Frank Oz Robot (voice)

John Alexander Robot

Derek Mears Lead Zorgon

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