6.8
Is Solarmax worth watching?
64
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 63%).
Summary
Solarmax is a 40-minute giant-screen documentary that tells the story of humankind's struggle to understand the sun. The film will take audiences on an incredible voyage from pre-history to the leading edge of today's contemporary solar science.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Kids
- Teens
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for laughs, brutality or scares.
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Crew
- Directed by
- John Weiley
- Written by
- John Weiley
- Produced by
- John Weiley
- Music by
- Nigel Westlake
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Facts
July 1, 2000 · 39 min · Documentary
- Released
- July 1, 2000
- Runtime
- 39 min
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- Australia
Q&A
4 questions, like "Is Solarmax worth watching?"
Questions about Solarmax
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Solarmax okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Will I feel good after watching Solarmax?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.
Is Solarmax plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (8 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.