Race the Sun

1996 | 1h 40min | 5.1

A dream can make all the difference under the sun.

Race the Sun
5.1
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Overview

A bunch of high school misfits in Hawaii, introduced by their new teacher, attend a science fair in which they draw up inspiration to build their own solar car and win a trip to compete in the 1990 World Solar Challenge in Australia.

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Race the Sun

1996 | 1h 40min
Adventure | Comedy | Drama
★ 5.1
MOVIEVIA.COM
PACING
6.3
Slow Fast
COMPLEXITY
3.6
Casual Mind-Bending
ATMOSPHERE
3.0
Light Dark
VISUALS
7.0
Raw / Indie Epic / CGI
AUSTRALIA • HAWAII • SOLAR POWER

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