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Exploding Sun

Exploding Sun

A historic space launch triggers a solar-storm event that could have cataclysmic repercussions for the planet if it isn’t stopped in time—and time is running out.

20134.52h 54m

Overview

The world watches in awe as the Roebling Clipper is launched into space. Using state-of-the-art scalar engines to fly around the Moon and back in just hours, the maiden voyage of the first-ever trans-lunar passenger ship is about to make history. Among those on board: First Lady Simone Mathany, space-exploration entrepreneur Steve Roebling, Dr. Denise Balaban, pilot Fiona Henslaw, and a very lucky lottery winner. But while en route, a massive solar flare sparks a cosmic-ray burst that accelerates Aurora’s engine and blows the ship away from Earth’s orbit. Now out of control, it’s hurtling straight for the sun.

Directed by Michael Robison
Written by Jeff Schechter
Produced by Michael Prupas, Irene Litinsky
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Top Cast

Julia Ormond

Julia Ormond

Joan Elias

David James Elliott

David James Elliott

Don Wincroft

Natalie Brown

Natalie Brown

Cheryl Wincroft

Anthony Lemke

Anthony Lemke

Craig Bakus

Alex Weiner

Alex Weiner

Reggie Walker

Mylène Dinh-Robic

Mylène Dinh-Robic

Denise Balaban

John Maclaren

John Maclaren

Alan Elias

Jane Wheeler

Jane Wheeler

Simone Mathany

Bruce Dinsmore

Bruce Dinsmore

Peter Roebling

Bruce Dinsmore

Bruce Dinsmore

Fiona Henslaw

Themes & Keywords

spacecraftsunsolar flaredisastersolar stormdisaster movie

About Exploding Sun

Exploding Sun is a science fiction film released in 2013 exploring themes of spacecraft, sun, solar flare, disaster, solar storm, disaster movie. Directed by Michael Robison, it stars Julia Ormond, David James Elliott, Natalie Brown. The world watches in awe as the Roebling Clipper is launched into space. Using state-of-the-art scalar engines to fly around the Moon and back in just hours, the maiden voyage of the first-ever trans-lunar passenger ship is about to make history. Among those on board: First Lady Simone Mathany, space-exploration entrepreneur Steve Roebling, Dr. Denise Balaban, pilot Fiona Henslaw, and a very lucky lottery winner. But while en route, a massive solar flare sparks a cosmic-ray burst that accelerates Aurora’s engine and blows the ship away from Earth’s orbit. Now out of control, it’s hurtling straight for the sun.

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