Solar Crisis

Name: Solar Crisis
Director: Richard C. Sarafian
Genre: Science Fiction
Released: 1992-01-01
Duration: 112 min
Rating: 4.2
Cast: Tim Matheson, Charlton Heston, Peter Boyle, Annabel Schofield, Corin Nemec

1992Dir. Richard C. Sarafian1h 52m

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Runtime1h 52m

Released1992

Budget$55M

DirectorRichard C. Sarafian

About This Movie

Solar Crisis is one of those oddball 90s sci-fi flicks that sort of slipped through the cracks. Directed by Richard C. Sarafian, it has this low-key tension throughout, combining a doomsday premise with some pretty neat practical effects. The pacing can feel a bit uneven, especially with its ambitious storyline about astronauts trying to save Earth from a solar flare. The AI-driven bomb and the Japanese pilot add a unique twist, though the performances vary in intensity. There’s a certain charm to its earnestness, and while it doesn’t break new ground, it definitely leaves a mark with its blend of space drama and survival themes.

Features practical effects that stand out.Explores themes of sacrifice and survival.Has a distinct 90s sci-fi vibe.