Solarbabies
| Solarbabies | |
|---|---|
Theatrical poster by John Alvin | |
| Directed by | Alan Johnson |
| Written by | Walon Green Douglas Anthony Metrov |
| Produced by | Jack Frost Sanders Irene Walzer |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Peter MacDonald |
| Edited by | Conrad Buff |
| Music by | Maurice Jarre |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | MGM Entertainment Co. |
Release date |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $23 million |
| Box office | $1.5 million |
Solarbabies (also known as Solarwarriors and Solarfighters) is a 1986 American science fiction film, made by Brooksfilms and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It was the second and final film directed by Alan Johnson, who is better known for his work as a choreographer.
Solarbabies was released theatrically on November 26, 1986. The film was widely panned by critics as a nonsensical, derivative sci-fi mess, criticized for its silly dialogue, poor acting, blatant rip-offs from Blade Runner and Mad Max, and a nonsensical plot involving roller-skating kids, a magical glowing orb, and a lame villain, though some found it enjoyable as "80s cheese" due to its unintentional humor and nostalgic value. It bombed theatrically but became a cult favorite on video/cable, with some reviewers noting its production values (like music and design) and the careers it launched for stars like Jami Gertz and Jason Patric.