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Reviewed on July 4, 2020
Zathura: A Space Adventure(2005)
Adventure is waiting.
6.5(3,700)1h 41m2005-11-06
Science FictionAdventureFamily
Zathura: A Space Adventure Synopsis
After their father is called into work, two young boys, Walter and Danny, are left in the care of their teenage sister, Lisa, and told they must stay inside. Walter and Danny, who anticipate a boring day, are shocked when they begin playing Zathura, a space-themed board game, which they realize has mystical powers when their house is shot into space. With the help of an astronaut, the boys attempt to return home.
Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005) is a science fiction, adventure and family film directed by Jon Favreau, released on November 6, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Josh Hutcherson, Jonah Bobo, Dax Shepard and Kristen Stewart. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 3,700 ratings.
- Director:
- Jon Favreau
- Writers:
- David Koepp, John Kamps, Chris Van Allsburg
- Producers:
- William Teitler, Michael De Luca, Scott Kroopf
- Cinematographer:
- Guillermo Navarro
- Composer:
- John Debney
- Production:
- Teitler Film, Michael De Luca Productions, Columbia Pictures, Radar Pictures
- Budget:
- $65,000,000
- Revenue:
- $65,079,104
- Status:
- Released
Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005) Trailer
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Zathura: A Space Adventure Cast & Crew
Main cast
Josh Hutcherson
as Walter Budwing
Jonah Bobo
as Danny Budwing
Dax Shepard
as Astronaut
Kristen Stewart
as Lisa Budwing
Tim Robbins
as Dad (Mr. Budwing)
Frank Oz
as Robot (voice)
John Alexander
as Robot
Derek Mears
as Lead Zorgon
Douglas Tait
as Zorgon
Joe Bucaro III
as Zorgon
Jeff Wolfe
as Zorgon
Key crew
Directed by Jon Favreau, written by David Koepp, John Kamps and Chris Van Allsburg, produced by William Teitler, Michael De Luca and Scott Kroopf.
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Zathura: A Space Adventure Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 3,700 ratings.
CinemaSerf
7/10Yeah, I know - it's just "Jumanji" (1985) set in space, but it's still quite an enjoyable outing for Josh Hutcherson and Jonah Bobo. "Danny", the latter who definitely won out on the name stakes, is the younger brother who just wants to hang out with his cooler older sibling "Walter" when their dad (Tim Robbins) is called to work - but he isn't interested. After an altercation with a baseball, "Danny" goes…
Reviewed on August 15, 2026
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Zathura: A Space Adventure – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Zathura: A Space Adventure?
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The main cast of Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005) includes Josh Hutcherson, Jonah Bobo, Dax Shepard, Kristen Stewart and Tim Robbins. The film was directed by Jon Favreau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Zathura: A Space Adventure released?
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Zathura: A Space Adventure was released on November 6, 2005 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Zathura: A Space Adventure worth watching?
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Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 3,700 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, adventure and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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