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My Science Project (1985): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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My Science Project is a 1985 action comedy directed by Jonathan R. Betuel, starring John Stockwell, Danielle von Zerneck and Fisher Stevens. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $4.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 11% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

IMDb rating
5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
11%
worldwide gross
$4.1M
Metascore
38
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My Science Project (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Genres
Action , Adventure , Sci-Fi , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is My Science Project About?

The premise of My Science Project without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Two adventurous teenagers discover a peculiar UFO artifact within a deserted military scrapyard, accidentally activating the ability to travel through time. They soon realize altering past events has significant repercussions, and must work quickly to correct their mistakes and restore the timeline before irreversible damage occurs. Facing unexpected challenges, they race against the clock to fix the consequences of their actions.

My Science Project Themes & Keywords

· 35 tags
  • psychotronic film
  • low budget sci fi movie
  • backward time travel
  • male time traveler
  • reference to time travel
  • woodstock festival
  • woodstock illinois
  • hippie
  • vietnam
  • vietnam war
  • vietnam war era
  • m16 rifle
+23 more
  • student
  • dinosaur
  • science
  • school
  • teenager
  • time travel
  • mutant
  • prehistoric creature
  • junkyard
  • orb
  • kiss
  • womanizer
  • smoking
  • smoking a cigar
  • man smoking a cigar
  • slimehouse
  • wearing sunglasses at night
  • wearing sunglasses indoors
  • reference to woodstock
  • reference to a hippie
  • m 16
  • reference to the wizard of oz
  • plato
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Cast & crew

My Science Project Cast

John Stockwell leads the cast, with Danielle von Zerneck and Fisher Stevens. Directed by Jonathan R. Betuel; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Jonathan R. Betuel

One more film directed by Jonathan R. Betuel: Theodore Rex.

Full filmography
Ratings

My Science Project Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave My Science Project 11% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

Plot

My Science Project Plot Summary

What happens in My Science Project from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the 1950s came to a close, an enigmatic aerial phenomenon unexpectedly crashed into a United States military hangar. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, portrayed by Robert Beer, personally oversaw the scene, commanding an urgent disposal of the extraterrestrial visitor. Little did he realize that this was merely the start of an unfolding saga that would ripple through decades.

Full summary

The whole story of My Science Project, scene by scene

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Box office

My Science Project Box Office

My Science Project grossed $4.1 million worldwide.

1985 box office

Worldwide gross

$4.1M

US & Canada
$4.1M
Quiz

How Well Do You Know My Science Project?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the main character in My Science Project?

Cars

Cars in My Science Project

22 cars on screen, including the 1968 Pontiac GTO and the 1965 Buick Riviera.

All 22 cars
  • 1968 Pontiac GTO in My Science Project 1968 Pontiac GTO Main role
  • 1965 Buick Riviera in My Science Project 1965 Buick Riviera Important role
  • 1978 Toyota Celica in My Science Project 1978 Toyota Celica Important role
  • 1957 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 in My Science Project 1957 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role
Details

My Science Project Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “Мой научный проект” and “Les Aventuriers de la 4eme dimension”.

Also known as
  • Мой научный проект
  • Les Aventuriers de la 4eme dimension
  • Les Aventuriers de la 4e dimension
  • Les Aventuriers de la 4ème dimension
  • Ritorno dalla quarta dimensione
  • マイ・サイエンス・プロジェクト
  • Ritorno dalla 4ª dimensione
  • Les Aventuriers de la quatrième dimension
  • Mi proyecto científico
  • Future Project – Die 4. Dimension
  • Time Busters
  • Můj vědecký projekt
+5 more
  • A Máquina do Outro Mundo
  • 穿梭三千年
  • Az én kis kísérletem
  • 마지막 과학 숙제
  • Projecto Científico

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FAQ

My Science Project FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of My Science Project, each answered in a sentence.

How long is My Science Project?

My Science Project runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was My Science Project released?

My Science Project was released on August 9, 1985.

Who directed My Science Project?

My Science Project was directed by Jonathan R. Betuel.

More films by Jonathan R. Betuel

Who is in the cast of My Science Project?

My Science Project stars John Stockwell, Danielle von Zerneck and Fisher Stevens, among 10 credited actors.

How much did My Science Project make at the box office?

My Science Project grossed $4.1 million worldwide.

How is My Science Project rated?

My Science Project has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 11% on Rotten Tomatoes, 38 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.

Does My Science Project have a post-credit scene?

Yes. My Science Project has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

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