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Race the Sun (1996)

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Reviews Counted:8

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Rotten:6

Average Rating:4.9/10

Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins

Genre: Dramas

US Box Office: $0

Synopsis: Based on a true story, this film is set in Hawaii, where a new schoolteacher attempts to jumpstart her lazybone students by suggesting they enter a science fair. The pupils agree, and build a... Based on a true story, this film is set in Hawaii, where a new schoolteacher attempts to jumpstart her lazybone students by suggesting they enter a science fair. The pupils agree, and build a makeshift solar-powered car. But the kids set their sights beyond the science fair, and enter a regional solar vehicle race, which they win. Now the students are en route to Australia for the 2,000 mile championship race -- against stronger, better, professional cars that have corporate sponsors. Can the plucky teens beat the odds and win with their homemade car? [More]

Starring: Halle Berry, James Belushi, Casey Affleck, Steve Zahn

Starring: Halle Berry, James Belushi, Casey Affleck, Steve Zahn, Eliza Dushku, Kevin Tighe

Director: Charles T. Kanganis

Director: Charles T. Kanganis

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Mike McGranaghan
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Far from groundbreaking, but a bit of fun

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A spunky film that celebrates a school teacher's enthusiasm and its positive effect on students.

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