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Zathura (2005)

Action Sci-Fi
Rated PG
95 min.
Release Date
November 11, 2005
DVD Release Date
February 14, 2006 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Jon Favreau
Writer
David Koepp, John Kamps, Eric Fogel
Cast
Tim Robbins, Josh Hutcherson, Jonah Bobo, Dax Shepard, Kristen Stewart
Running Time
95 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG for fantasy action and peril, and some language

In Columbia Pictures heart-racing sci-fi adventure "Zathura," two squabbling brothers are propelled into deepest, darkest space while playing a mysterious game they discovered in the basement of their old house. On their fantastic journey they are joined by a stranded astronaut and must survive meteor showers, hostile lizard-like aliens, a rocket-propelled robot run amok and an intergalactic spaceship battle. But their greatest peril lies ahead. For unless they finish the game and reach the planet... Full synopsis »

MOVIE REVIEW

Whether it's a sequel, a parallel story or just by the same author, "Zathura" is a lot like "Jumanji." The movie is about a couple of kids who play a game that ends being a little more real than they were expecting - only this time it's set in space, and not quite as good. Full movie review »
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