Zathura: A Space Adventure(2005)
“Adventure is waiting.”
Overview
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.
Director
Jon Favreau
Studio
Teitler Film
Budget
$65M
Revenue
$65M
Cast
Josh Hutcherson
as Walter Budwing
Jonah Bobo
as Danny Budwing
Dax Shepard
as Astronaut
Kristen Stewart
as Lisa Budwing
Tim Robbins
as Dad (Mr. Budwing)
Frank Oz
as Robot (voice)
John Alexander
as Robot
Derek Mears
as Lead Zorgon
Douglas Tait
as Zorgon
Joe Bucaro III
as Zorgon
Jeff Wolfe
as Zorgon
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2005
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$65M
Box Office
$65M
Production Companies
Teitler Film • Michael De Luca Productions • Columbia Pictures
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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 and released in 2005. It is a science fiction, adventure, family film.
How long is Zathura: A Space Adventure?▼
Zathura: A Space Adventure has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in Zathura: A Space Adventure?▼
The cast of Zathura: A Space Adventure includes Josh Hutcherson as Walter Budwing, Jonah Bobo as Danny Budwing, Dax Shepard as Astronaut, Kristen Stewart as Lisa Budwing, Tim Robbins as Dad (Mr. Budwing) and more.
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