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Zathura: A Space Adventure

2005Movie1 h 41 minPG

67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic676.5Rotten Tomatoes77%52%

An awe-inspiring, wholesome sci-fi movie about fantasy and the future.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for tears, big ideas or romance.

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Story

Adventure is waiting.

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.

Feels like

  • Family Space Adventure
  • Magical Realism
  • Board Game Gone Wrong
  • Sibling Bonding
  • High-Energy Fantasy
  • Nostalgic Sci-Fi
  • Wholesome Action
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Coming-of-Age Lite

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Jon Favreau
Written by
David Koepp, John Kamps
Produced by
Michael De Luca, William Teitler, Scott Kroopf
Music by
John Debney

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Facts

November 6, 2005 · 1 h 41 min · PG

Released
November 6, 2005
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Science Fiction, Adventure, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$65 million
Box office
$65 million
Available in
121 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Protect This House, Headphones Equal Isolation, My God, What Have I Done? +9

  • Protect This House
  • Headphones Equal Isolation
  • My God, What Have I Done?
  • Monster Delay
  • Big Brother Bully
  • Surprise Incest
  • Antagonist Title
  • Rewatch Bonus
  • A Winner Is You
  • People in Rubber Suits
  • Harmless Freezing
  • Minimalist Cast

12 of 160 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Zathura: A Space Adventure?"

Questions about Zathura: A Space Adventure

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Zathura: A Space Adventure?

Netflix

In the United States, Zathura: A Space Adventure streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 58 other countries.

Is Zathura: A Space Adventure worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 67). Critics rate it higher (72 out of 100) than audiences (61).

Is Zathura: A Space Adventure okay for kids?

PGViolence

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

Will I feel good after watching Zathura: A Space Adventure?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is Zathura: A Space Adventure plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (8 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Zathura: A Space Adventure use?

Protect This HouseHeadphones Equal IsolationMy God, What Have I Done?Monster DelayBig Brother BullySurprise IncestAntagonist TitleRewatch BonusA Winner Is YouPeople in Rubber SuitsHarmless FreezingMinimalist Castand 148 more

TV Tropes lists 160 tropes for it, including Protect This House, Headphones Equal Isolation, and My God, What Have I Done?.