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Solarbabies

1986·Movie
1h 34min·PG-13

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Solarbabies fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Wonder5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

The future, sports, and growing up

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction5
  • Acting5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Solarbabies

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Where can I stream Solarbabies legally?

Solarbabies is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Solarbabies worth watching?

24
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 24/100 (IMDb 4.8, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 24). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Solarbabies rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Solarbabies?

1 h 34 min

Solarbabies runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Solarbabies?

Critics24
Audiences46

Not quite. Audiences rate Solarbabies higher (46) than critics (24). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Solarbabies a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 6% of its budget.

What language is Solarbabies in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Solarbabies?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Solarbabies in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Solarbabies, including A Nazi by Any Other Name, Rollerblade Good, After the End.