Zathura: A Space Adventure

Nov 6, 2005

1h 41m

★ 6.4

Adventure Is Waiting

Overview

After their father is called into work, two young boys, Walter and Danny, are left in the care of their teenage sister, Lisa, and told they must stay inside. Walter and Danny, who anticipate a boring day, are shocked when they begin playing Zathura, a space-themed board game, which they realize has mystical powers when their house is shot into space. With the help of an astronaut, the boys attempt to return home.

Genres

Science Fiction

Adventure

Family

Production Companies

Teitler Film

Michael De Luca Productions

Columbia Pictures

Radar Pictures

Zathura: A Space Adventure Trailers

Cast

Walter Budwing

Josh Hutcherson

Danny Budwing

Jonah Bobo

Astronaut

Dax Shepard

Lisa Budwing

Kristen Stewart

Dad (Mr. Budwing)

Tim Robbins

Robot (voice)

Frank Oz

Robot

John Alexander

Lead Zorgon

Derek Mears

Zorgon

Douglas Tait

Zorgon

Joe Bucaro III

Zorgon

Jeff Wolfe

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