My Science Project (1985)

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We must not destroy the world.

His high school teacher issues an ultimatum: turn in a science project or flunk. So Mike Harlan scavenges a military base's junk pile for a suitable gizmo. He finds one... and unwittingly unleashes the awesome power and energy of the unknown. Twisted dimensions. Time warps. A fantastic realm where the past, present, and future collide in a whirling vortex of startling adventure and superlative special effects.

• Released: 1985-08-09
• Genres: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Science Fiction
• Runtime: 1h 34m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.2/10 from 173 votes

Directed by Jonathan R. Betuel.

Top cast

• John Stockwell as Michael Harlan
• Danielle von Zerneck as Ellie Sawyer
• Fisher Stevens as Vince Latello
• Raphael Sbarge as Sherman
• Richard Masur as Detective Isadore Nulty
• Barry Corbin as Lew Harlan
• Ann Wedgeworth as Dolores
• Dennis Hopper as Bob Roberts
• Candace Silvers as Irene
• Beau Dremann as Matusky

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