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4.2 / 10(55 votes)IMDbNR20052h 52mSouth Africa, United States of America

Supernova

“The day the world catches fire”

Synopsis

A international science conference is held in Australia when Dr. Austin Shepard mysteriously disappears. Dr. Shepard's colleague, Christopher Richardson and other people are soon faced with the reality of an impending crisis and an attempt to keep the information from the public. While a full-blown supernova does not occur, explosions on the sun cause massive damage in Australia, and is shown often in Sydney and in various other cities and countries of the world.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 5, 2005

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
John Harrison
Screenplay & Story
Steven H. Berman, Don Keith Opper
Original Score
Irwin Fisch
Original Title
Supernova
Country of Origin
South Africa, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 52m
Production Studios
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa, Hallmark Entertainment, Silverstar Limited, Larry Levinson Productions, Film Afrika

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John Harrison

Screenplay & Story

Steven H. Berman, Don Keith Opper

Original Score & Music

Irwin Fisch

Director of Photography

Frank Perl, Michael Swan

Film Editing

Miriam Kim, Thomas A. Krueger

Producers

Robert Halmi Jr., Larry Levinson, Steven H. Berman, Brian Gordon, Leanne Moore

Department Leadership Roster

John Harrison

Director

Steven H. Berman

Writer

Don Keith Opper

Don Keith Opper

Writer

Frank Perl

Director of Photography

Michael Swan

Director of Photography

Steven H. Berman

Producer

Brian Gordon

Producer

Leanne Moore

Producer

Miriam Kim

Editor

Thomas A. Krueger

Editor

Birrie le Roux

Production Design

Reza Levy

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Supernova

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Supernova about?

A international science conference is held in Australia when Dr. Austin Shepard mysteriously disappears. Dr. Shepard's colleague, Christopher Richardson and other people are soon faced with the reality of an impending crisis and an attempt to keep the information from the public. While a full-blown supernova does not occur, explosions on the sun cause massive damage in Australia, and is shown often in Sydney and in various other cities and countries of the world.

Who directed Supernova?

Supernova was directed by John Harrison.

Who stars in Supernova?

The principal cast of Supernova includes Tia Carrere, Eliza Bennett, Emma Samms, Peter Fonda, Luke Perry.

When was Supernova released and how long is it?

Supernova was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 52m.

Who composed the musical score for Supernova?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Supernova was composed by Irwin Fisch.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Supernova?

Supernova holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).