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Solarbabies (1986)

English sci-fi film directed by Alan Johnson

PG-13US

Rated PG-13 in the US

Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Runtime
1h 34m 94 min
Released
26 November 1986
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

Solarbabies has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 26 November 1986. It is directed by Alan Johnson and stars Richard Jordan, Jami Gertz and Jason Patric.

Cast and crew

Director
Alan Johnson
Cinematography
Peter MacDonald
Written by
Walon Green
Produced by
Mel Brooks
Distribution
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$23 million
Box office
$1.58 million
Filmed in
Madrid, Rodalquilar, Tabernas Desert, Alcántara dam

Release and where to watch

In theatres
26 November 1986
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Can children watch it?

Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Solarbabies?

Solarbabies has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes, or 94 min.

When did Solarbabies release?

Solarbabies released on 26 November 1986.

Who directed Solarbabies?

Solarbabies is directed by Alan Johnson.

Who is in the cast of Solarbabies?

The cast of Solarbabies includes Richard Jordan, Jami Gertz, Jason Patric, Lukas Haas, Peter DeLuise and Charles Durning.

Where can I watch Solarbabies online?

Solarbabies streams on Netflix.

How much did Solarbabies earn at the box office?

Solarbabies grossed $1.58 million on a budget of $23 million.

What is Solarbabies rated in the US?

Solarbabies is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.

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Updated 9 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.