Race the Sun
“A dream can make all the difference under the sun.”
Synopsis
A bunch of high school misfits in Hawaii, introduced by their new teacher, attend a science fair in which they draw up inspiration to build their own solar car and win a trip to compete in the 1990 World Solar Challenge in Australia.
Top Cast
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Halle Berry
Miss Sandra Beecher
Casey Affleck
Daniel Webster
Eliza Dushku
Cindy Johnson
Steve Zahn
Hans Kooiman
Kevin Tighe
Jack Fryman
Anthony Ruivivar
Eduardo Braz
Nadja Pionilla
Oni Nagano
Jim Belushi
Frank Machi
Dionysio Basco
Marco Kito
J. Moki Cho
Gilbert Tutu
Adriane Napualani Uganiza
Luana Kanahele
Sara Tanaka
Uni Kakamura
Bill Hunter
Commissioner Hawkes
Joel Edgerton
Steve Fryman
Gianfranco Negroponte
Detention Teacher
Robert Hughes
Judd Potter
Jeff Truman
Ed Webster
Tyler Coppin
Bob Radford
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles T. Kanganis
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Morrow
- Original Score
- Graeme Revell
- Original Title
- Race the Sun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles T. Kanganis
Barry Morrow
Graeme Revell
David Burr
Wendy Greene Bricmont
Barry Morrow, David Nichols, Richard Heus
Department Leadership Roster
Charles T. Kanganis
Director
Barry Morrow
Writer
Barry Morrow
Producer
David Burr
Director of Photography
Glenn Boswell
Stunt Coordinator
Wendy Greene Bricmont
Editor
Graeme Revell
Original Music Composer
Owen Paterson
Production Design
Richard Heus
Producer
Margot Wilson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Race the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Race the Sun about?
A bunch of high school misfits in Hawaii, introduced by their new teacher, attend a science fair in which they draw up inspiration to build their own solar car and win a trip to compete in the 1990 World Solar Challenge in Australia.
Who directed Race the Sun?
Race the Sun was directed by Charles T. Kanganis.
Who stars in Race the Sun?
The principal cast of Race the Sun includes Halle Berry, Casey Affleck, Eliza Dushku, Steve Zahn, Kevin Tighe.
When was Race the Sun released and how long is it?
Race the Sun was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Race the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Race the Sun was composed by Graeme Revell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Race the Sun?
Race the Sun holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).