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Solarbabies

1986·Movie
1h 34min·PG-13
24
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Metacritic24–Rotten Tomatoes–43%

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A sci-fi movie: .

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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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.

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.
Post-Apocalyptic AdventureTeen ProtagonistsRoller Skate ActionDystopian FutureMagical OrbEscapist EntertainmentOrphan Outcasts1980s Aesthetics

Crew

Directed by:
Alan Johnson
Written by:
Walon Green, D.A. Metrov
Produced by:
Mel Brooks, Jack Frost Sanders, Irene Walzer
Composed by:
Maurice Jarre

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Solarbabies

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Solarbabies?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloTubi TV

In the United States, Solarbabies streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Solarbabies worth watching?

24
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 24 (IMDb 4.8, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 24). Audiences rate it higher (46 out of 100) than critics (24).

Is Solarbabies okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Solarbabies good for date night?

and 5 moreFamily Movie NightKidsPartner WatchAdultsFriends Night

It's better for a family night: romance is 3 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for kids and families.

Can I half-watch Solarbabies?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Solarbabies a box office flop?

Budget$25 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 6% of its budget.

What tropes does Solarbabies use?

A Nazi by Any Other NameRollerblade GoodAfter the EndThe Smurfette PrinciplePinball ProtagonistOutrun the FireballMeaningful NameOpposing Sports TeamWasteland ElderWise Beyond Their YearsPunny NameThe Empireand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including A Nazi by Any Other Name, Rollerblade Good, and After the End.