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Synopsis: Halle Berry stars as a new teacher stuck with a group of hopeless high school misfits. When she gives them the courage to believe in themselves, they lead her on an adventure she never imagined - andto a romance she hadn't expected.

Starring: Halle Berry, Casey Affleck

Supporting actors: Eliza Dushku, Kevin Tighe, Anthony Ruivivar, Steve Zahn, Dion Basco, J. Moki Cho, Nadja Pionilla, Adriane Napualani Uganiza, Sara Tanaka, Bill Hunter, James Belushi, Robert Hughes, Jeff Truman, Joel Edgerton, Tyler Coppin, Marshall Napier, Gabrielle Hammond, Robyn Moore, Michael Burgess, John Alansu

Directed by: Charles T. Kanganis

Genre: Drama, Adventure, Comedy

Runtime: 1 hour 41 minutes

Release year: 1996

Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

MPAA Rating: Rated PG for mild language and a brief incident of teen drinking.

ASIN: B001F10YEK (Rental) and B000VIJSAY (Purchase)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #39,876 in Amazon Video On Demand (See Bestsellers in Amazon Video On Demand)

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Format: Amazon Video on Demand (streaming online video and digital download)

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Race the Sun DVD ~ Halle Berry

4.1 out of 5 stars (21) $9.95

Theatrical Release Information

US Theatrical Release Date: March 22, 1996
MPAA: Rated PG for mild language and a brief incident of teen drinking.
Production Company: TriStar Pictures
USA Box Office: $ 1 Million
Filming Locations: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia | Argent Street, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia | Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia | Hawaii, USA | New South Wales, Australia | South Australia, Australia | Adelaide Town Hall, King William Street, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great movie about accomplishing your dreams, March 26, 2000

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This review is from: Race the Sun (VHS Tape)

This movie is about a hopeless group of high school kids whocan't seem to do anything right until a new teacher comes to theschool and wants them to be in the science fair. They get an idea to build a solar-powered car to race in the big solar-powered car race which is in Hawaii, where they live. And when they win this race, they go on to the championship race in Austraila where they compete in a six-day car race with other top solar-powered cars around the world and they find out that they can accomplish their dreams. Oh yeah, and Casey's character (Daniel) becomes captain of the team because he designed the car. (Daniel's a terrific artist). It's a fun movie to watch and to see all the troubles that the kids face in this movie. And of course, every movie has to have comedy and romance....and this movie has a lot of both! I'm a teenager (16), by the way and I recommend this movie to anybody. It's a really great and mad funny film! END

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3.0 out of 5 stars Race the Sun, October 19, 2005

By	William Mackay (Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Race the Sun (DVD)

A feel-good film about a bunch of disadvantaged kids from a school in Hawaii who miraculously secure a spot in the annual Darwin to Adelaide international solar car race.
Reminiscient of the old Andy Hardy movies, the kids overcome all the odds to borrow, beg and steal the materials for their car. The usual array of Hollywood good guys and bad guys don't detract from the convincing performances of James Belushi and Halle Berry to make a good flick the whole family can enjoy.
Also suitable for science & technology high school classes studying solar energy.

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We watched this for science class...and wow!, October 22, 2003

By	stargazer_eternal - See all my reviews

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Wow, we just watched this today in science and I was amazed. This movie is really entertaining, with a cast of some major actors to back it up (Jim Belushi, Halle Berry and Casey Affleck who is Ben Affleck's younger brother). The story is really inspirational. Based on a true story, it follows a group of high school students who come together in detention class. Things happen in the beginning, giving these kids the motivation to build a solar car and race in the world championships. After overcoming many obstacles, the team eventually makes it into the big games.
Here's where things get interesting, as we look into each character's personality. For instance, we have the stereotypical fat guy whom no one would expect to fit into a car, let alone race. Then there's the troubled girl with the alcohol problem, who gets disqualified from the races. Next comes the nerdy girl, who finds love in interestig places.
Jim Belushi and Halle Berry once again prove how good they truly are in this wonderful movie (based on a true story). I hope everybody watches this because it is really exceptional.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
The Race the Sun was used in my classroom to introduce the Science Fair concept and literary elements of a story. Read more

Published 12 months ago by n carlson

3.0 out of 5 stars E Ola Mau Ka 'Olelo Hawai'i!
Race the Sun (1996) is the story of a racing team from Konawaena High School in Hawaii that built a solar powered car and raced it in the World Solar Challenge in Australia. Read more

Published 17 months ago by C. CRADDOCK

4.0 out of 5 stars A Nice LIttle Film
For curious movie buffs, "Race the Sun" is a blend of "Breaking Away", "Walkabout", and "Summer School"; making it quite unique and considerably better than its rating. Read more

Published on May 22, 2007 by Only-A-Child

2.0 out of 5 stars Not terrible
This movie was "okay" but if I hadn't been from Hawaii, I doubt if it would have held my interest. If you are from Hawaii, don't expect all the characters to be authentic - seems... Read more

Published on February 25, 2007 by Greg

5.0 out of 5 stars superb
I teach science and this is entertaining and deals with science and science fairs, the kids love it and it is inspirational. Read more

Published on January 21, 2007 by Jeffrey W. White

1.0 out of 5 stars Good music, Bad dialogues and Cliche Cliche Cliche...
I'm simply amazed at the reviews this film has received so far; nearly 5 stars??? You gotta be kidding! Read more

Published on July 21, 2006 by L Gontzes

5.0 out of 5 stars Great
I have enjoyed this movie, I have been looking for this movie for awhile. All the movies that I have bought are the movies that I love and have not been able to find in the... Read more

Published on March 1, 2006 by Elizabeth Washington

5.0 out of 5 stars So cute!
This movie is so cute! It just teaches us how to deal with the problems that life brings to us. And Eliza Dushku kicks ass!

Published on December 28, 2004 by Fernanda Poltronieri

3.0 out of 5 stars I was there!
Dude, you still don't know who Jim Belushi is. James Gandolfini is in "The Sopranos." Jim Belushi is the brother of the late John Belushi ("Animal House" and "Blues Brothers"). Read more

Published on December 15, 2004 by Steve Johnson

5.0 out of 5 stars a extraordinary movie
this movie was the greatest movie considering it took place in a small island. this shows that it dosen't matter where you are from but it shows how much time and effort you put... Read more

Published on January 4, 2004 by Lory Ann Koi

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