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My Science Project

My Science Project

We must not destroy the world.

19856.21h 34m

Overview

His high school teacher issues an ultimatum: turn in a science project or flunk. So Mike Harlan scavenges a military base's junk pile for a suitable gizmo. He finds one... and unwittingly unleashes the awesome power and energy of the unknown. Twisted dimensions. Time warps. A fantastic realm where the past, present, and future collide in a whirling vortex of startling adventure and superlative special effects.

Directed by Jonathan R. Betuel
Written by Jonathan R. Betuel
Produced by Jonathan T. Taplin
Box Office0Revenue: $4.1M

Top Cast

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

C

Candace Silvers

Irene

Beau Dremann

Beau Dremann

Matusky

Themes & Keywords

car mechanictime travelhigh technologydinosaurhigh school studentgovernment cover-upopposites attractmuscle caralien technologyscience teachersenior high school students

About My Science Project

My Science Project is a comedy, family, fantasy, science fiction film released in 1985 exploring themes of car mechanic, time travel, high technology, dinosaur, high school student, government cover-up. Directed by Jonathan R. Betuel, it stars John Stockwell, Danielle von Zerneck, Fisher Stevens. His high school teacher issues an ultimatum: turn in a science project or flunk. So Mike Harlan scavenges a military base's junk pile for a suitable gizmo. He finds one... and unwittingly unleashes the awesome power and energy of the unknown. Twisted dimensions. Time warps. A fantastic realm where the past, present, and future collide in a whirling vortex of startling adventure and superlative special effects.

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