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DecentGoodWatch scoreSummary
In 1995, a severe drought forced Americans to flee the West for the cities. Water became more precious than gold. Now in 2005, settlers are coming back, meeting new challenges, and age-old adversaries.
Good for
- Friends night
- Teens
- Pure escapism
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 54GoodWatch 57
IMDb5.4
Running time
48 min
Shorter than 9 in 10 sci-fi movies, −51 min on the typical 99
typical 9948Half of all sci-fi movies run 90–112 min.
Released
1988
August 29, 1988
38 years ago
Genres
TV MovieScience FictionLanguage
English
Original language
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceStrong
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesMild
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 4
- George T. Miller Director
- Liz Perry Script Supervisor
- Nikki Long Second Assistant Director
- Tony Wellington First Assistant Director
Writing · 1
- Reuben Leder Writer, Executive Producer
Production · 4
- Robert Harbin Casting
- Antonia Barnard Associate Producer
- Tim Flack Casting Director
- Susan Knowlton Production Assistant
Camera · 1
- Dan Burstall Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- Jim Gross Editor
Sound · 3
- Bruce Rowland Original Music Composer
- Stan Jones Music Supervisor
- Syd Butterworth Sound Recordist
Art · 3
- Igor Nay Production Design
- Ian Gracie Art Direction
- Rob Robinson Art Direction
Costume & Make-Up · 3
- Francia Smeets Hairdresser
- Jan Hurley Costume Supervisor
- Vivien Mepham Makeup Artist
Lighting · 1
- Matt Slattery Gaffer
Other crew · 2
- Glenn Boswell Stunt Coordinator
- Steve Courtney Special Effects Coordinator
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