My Science Project (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1985, My Science Project is a comedy, fantasy, family and science fiction film directed by Jonathan R. Betuel, running about 94 minutes. “We must not destroy the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Michael and Ellie break into a military junkyard to find a science project for Michael's class, and discover a strange glowing orb which absorbs electricity. When the orb begins to blend past, present, and future, its up to Michael and Ellie to stop the orb and save mankind.
Who’s in it. My Science Project stars John Stockwell as Michael 'Mike' Harlan, Dennis Hopper as Bob Roberts, Danielle von Zerneck as Ellie Sawyer and Fisher Stevens as Vince Latello, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, My Science Project has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Science Project page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Science Project tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Science Project (1985)?
- In US, My Science Project is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Science Project worth watching?
- My Science Project holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Science Project?
- My Science Project stars John Stockwell, Dennis Hopper, Danielle von Zerneck, Fisher Stevens and Richard Masur.
- When was My Science Project released?
- My Science Project was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.