# Solarbabies (1986)

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**Runtime**: 94 min
**Genres**: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Romance
**Directed by**: Alan Johnson
**Written by**: Walon Green, D.A. Metrov
**Starring**: Richard Jordan, Jami Gertz, Jason Patric, Lukas Haas, James Le Gros, Claude Brooks

> *From a distant star a powerful and mystical force comes to Earth. And for those brave enough to follow, it will change their lives forever.*

## Synopsis (in-house rewrite)

Orphaned teens on skates are told the planet is a thirsty desert when they’re not busy mastering their rink sport. A glowing bauble turns out to be their ticket out, so they roll across the badlands pursued by uniforms. The film earns points for its wardrobe but forgets where it left the water.

**Mood tags**: 3am-cult, outsider

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