Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)

User Rating:

6.3/10   

Director:

Jon Favreau

Writers (WGA):

Chris Van Allsburg (book)
David Koepp (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

11 November 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

Tagline:

A New Adventure From the World of Jumanji

Plot:

Two young brothers are drawn into an intergalactic adventure when their house is magically hurtled through space because of the board game they are playing.

Plot Keywords:

Game | Board Game | Outer Space | Black Hole | Sandwich

Awards:

1 win & 3 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sat. Nov. 14	1:15 AM	TBS
Sat. Nov. 14	1:30 PM	TBS

Cast

Jonah Bobo	...	Danny
Josh Hutcherson	...	Walter
Dax Shepard	...	Astronaut
Kristen Stewart	...	Lisa
Tim Robbins	...	Dad
Frank Oz	...	Robot (voice)
John Alexander	...	Robot
Derek Mears	...	Lead Zorgon
Douglas Tait	...	Zorgon
Joe Bucaro III	...	Zorgon (as Joe Bucaro)
Jeff Wolfe	...	Zorgon

Also Known As:

Zathura (International: English title) (short title) (USA) (promotional title)
Jumanji 2 (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated PG for fantasy action and peril, and some language.

Runtime:

113 min | USA:102 min (DVD version)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS (8 channels)

Certification:

Singapore:PG | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Finland:K-11 | Germany:6 | UK:PG (cut) | Czech Republic:U | Mexico:A | Australia:PG | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Ireland:PG | Brazil:Livre | Argentina:Atp | France:U | Sweden:11 | Hungary:14 | Philippines:G | Iceland:10 (original rating) | Iceland:12 (video rating) | South Korea:All | USA:PG

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Columbia Pictures Corporation

Trivia:

While the film was being made, Jonah Bobo (Danny) lost four teeth, so the filmmakers made 'flippers' or fake teeth that he wore, since the movie takes place in only a day.

Goofs:

Continuity: When the boys first see that they are in outer space, as the camera shows the house floating by Saturn, there is obviously no damage to the outside of the house by the recent asteroid hits, though the damage inside the house shows asteroids coming through walls and ceiling.

Quotes:

Danny: [when a tiny meteor shatters the urn above their fireplace] Grandma!

Movie Connections:

Features "SpongeBob SquarePants" (1999)

Soundtrack:

Slippin'

For Kids who Just can't Stand Each Other!

This movie was surprised me. The only reason I went to see it was my boys ages 8-15 begged me. This film mirrored my boys. It was like watching them in action. For the first time they could see themselves in living color. They could see how horrible they treat each other. This film taught my boys a lesson they will not soon forget.

If you have children (boys or girls) who just treat each other like crap, then take them to see this movie. It has a moral all wrapped up in action, adventure, intrigue, and edge of your seat excitement. I really loved how the movie inspires kids to be adventurous. My scary little 8yr old learned that it was okay to be afraid just along as the fear did not control or hinder your efforts.