Solarbabies
“From a distant star a powerful and mystical force comes to Earth. And for those brave enough to follow, it will change their lives forever.”
Synopsis
In a future in which most water has disappeared from the Earth, we find a group of children, mostly teenagers, who are living at an orphanage, run by the despotic rulers of the new Earth. The group in question plays a hockey based game on roller skates and is quite good. It has given them a unity that transcends the attempts to bring them to heel by the government. Finding an orb of special power, they find it has unusual effects on them. They escape from the orphanage (on skates) and try to cross the wasteland looking for a place they can live free as the storm-troopers search for them and the orb.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Solarbabies (1986) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-11
Top Cast
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Richard Jordan
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Jami Gertz
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Jason Patric
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Lukas Haas
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James Le Gros
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Claude Brooks
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Frank Converse
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Terrence Mann
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Alexei Sayle
Malice
Bruce Payne
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Willoughby Gray
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Kelly Bishop
Tutore Nover
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 26, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 19, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.06x
-$23.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Walon Green, D.A. Metrov
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Solarbabies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.6M
- Production Studios
- Brooksfilms, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Johnson
Walon Green, D.A. Metrov
Maurice Jarre
Peter MacDonald
Conrad Buff IV
Mel Brooks, Irene Walzer, Jack Frost Sanders
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Johnson
Director
Mel Brooks
Producer
Conrad Buff IV
Editor
Walon Green
Screenplay
Anthony Pratt
Production Design
Bob Ringwood
Costume Design
D.A. Metrov
Screenplay
Irene Walzer
Producer
Peter MacDonald
Director of Photography
Jack Frost Sanders
Producer
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Solarbabies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Solarbabies about?
In a future in which most water has disappeared from the Earth, we find a group of children, mostly teenagers, who are living at an orphanage, run by the despotic rulers of the new Earth. The group in question plays a hockey based game on roller skates and is quite good. It has given them a unity that transcends the attempts to bring them to heel by the government. Finding an orb of special power, they find it has unusual effects on them. They escape from the orphanage (on skates) and try to cross the wasteland looking for a place they can live free as the storm-troopers search for them and the orb.
Who directed Solarbabies?
Solarbabies was directed by Alan Johnson.
Who stars in Solarbabies?
The principal cast of Solarbabies includes Richard Jordan, Jami Gertz, Jason Patric, Lukas Haas, James Le Gros.
When was Solarbabies released and how long is it?
Solarbabies was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Solarbabies?
Solarbabies had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $1.6M at the worldwide box office (0.06 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Solarbabies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Solarbabies was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Solarbabies?
Solarbabies holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).