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My Science Project

  • 1985
  • PG
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
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Fisher Stevens, John Stockwell, Raphael Sbarge, and Danielle von Zerneck in My Science Project (1985)
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A high school student and his friend find a strange, orb-like piece of equipment to use as a science project, but must stop it when it begins to threaten mankind.A high school student and his friend find a strange, orb-like piece of equipment to use as a science project, but must stop it when it begins to threaten mankind.A high school student and his friend find a strange, orb-like piece of equipment to use as a science project, but must stop it when it begins to threaten mankind.

  • Director
    • Jonathan R. Betuel
  • Writer
    • Jonathan R. Betuel
  • Stars
    • John Stockwell
    • Danielle von Zerneck
    • Fisher Stevens
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    7.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jonathan R. Betuel
    • Writer
      • Jonathan R. Betuel
    • Stars
      • John Stockwell
      • Danielle von Zerneck
      • Fisher Stevens
    • 60User reviews
    • 58Critic reviews
    • 38Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

    • Videos2

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    Photos118

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    Top Cast39

    John Stockwell
    John Stockwell
    • Michael Harlan
    Danielle von Zerneck
    Danielle von Zerneck
    • Ellie Sawyer
    Fisher Stevens
    Fisher Stevens
    • Vince Latello
    Raphael Sbarge
    Raphael Sbarge
    • Sherman
    Richard Masur
    Richard Masur
    • Detective Isadore Nulty
    Barry Corbin
    Barry Corbin
    • Lew Harlan
    Ann Wedgeworth
    Ann Wedgeworth
    • Dolores
    Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper
    • Bob Roberts
    Candace Silvers
    • Irene
    Beau Dremann
    Beau Dremann
    • Matusky
    Pat Simmons
    • Crystal
    John Vidor
    John Vidor
    • Jock #1
    Vincent Barbour
    • Jock #2
    Jaime Alba
    • Jock #3
    Robert Beer
    • President Eisenhower
    John Carter
    John Carter
    • General
    Cameron Young
    • General's Aide
    Noel Conlon
    • Secret Service Man
    • Director
      • Jonathan R. Betuel
    • Writer
      • Jonathan R. Betuel
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews60

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      In a scene where John Stockwell's character is under his car fixing it, Fisher Stevens says to him: "Ya know, I seen this movie where this haunted car flames guys out," referring to John Carpenter's Christine (1983) in which Stockwell had a major role.
    • Goofs
      Vinnie is able to easily lift and carry a battery-block that appears to be the equivalent of 3 car batteries (obvious prop).
    • Quotes
      • Cop: Hey kid. Why do you wear sunglasses at night?
      • Vince Latello: Because when you're cool, the sun shine on you 24 hours a day.
    • Crazy credits
      The closing credits are shown over still-photos from the film. A couple of the photos are from scenes not included in the film, or alternate takes of scenes used in the film. Also, three brief scenes filmed for the movie but not included in the final cut are shown. The credits end with Vince Latello's smiling mugshot from the film.
    • Connections
      Featured in Minty Comedic Arts: 10 Things You Didn't Know About My Science Project (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      My Science Project
      Words and Music by Bob Held / Michael Colina / Bill Heller
      Performed by The Tubes

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 9, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Future Project - Das Geheimprojekt
    • Filming locations
      • 228 E 6th Street, Tucson, Arizona, USA(exteriors of Harlan's True Value and Charlie's Auto Service)
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Films
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Silver Screen Partners II
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,122,748
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,504,118
      • Aug 11, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,122,748
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 34m(94 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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