Zathura: A Space Adventure
“Adventure is waiting.”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Providence, Rhode Island
Festival / Special Debut
November 11, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 28, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$65M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$65.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1x
+$79K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Favreau
- Screenplay & Story
- John Kamps, David Koepp
- Original Score
- John Debney
- Original Title
- Zathura: A Space Adventure
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $65M
- Worldwide Gross
- $65.1M
- Production Studios
- Teitler Film, Michael De Luca Productions, Columbia Pictures, Radar Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Favreau
John Kamps, David Koepp, Chris Van Allsburg
John Debney
Guillermo Navarro
Dan Lebental
William Teitler, Scott Kroopf, Michael De Luca, Ted Field, Louis D'Esposito
Department Leadership Roster
William Teitler
Producer
Dan Lebental
Editor
Jon Favreau
Director
Guillermo Navarro
Director of Photography
John Kamps
Screenplay
David Koepp
Screenplay
Scott Kroopf
Producer
Michael De Luca
Producer
John Debney
Original Music Composer
Laura Jean Shannon
Costume Design
J. Michael Riva
Production Design
Thomas Robinson Harper
Stunt Coordinator
Joe Bauer
Visual Effects Supervisor
Peter G. Travers
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zathura: A Space Adventure
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What is Zathura: A Space Adventure about?
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.
Who directed Zathura: A Space Adventure?
Zathura: A Space Adventure was directed by Jon Favreau.
Who stars in Zathura: A Space Adventure?
The principal cast of Zathura: A Space Adventure includes Josh Hutcherson, Jonah Bobo, Dax Shepard, Kristen Stewart, Tim Robbins.
When was Zathura: A Space Adventure released and how long is it?
Zathura: A Space Adventure was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Zathura: A Space Adventure?
Zathura: A Space Adventure had a reported production budget of $65M and grossed $65.1M at the worldwide box office (1 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Zathura: A Space Adventure?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zathura: A Space Adventure was composed by John Debney.
Is Zathura: A Space Adventure based on a book or true story?
Zathura: A Space Adventure is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Chris Van Allsburg".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Zathura: A Space Adventure?
Zathura: A Space Adventure holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).