Race the Sun (1996)
- Directed by
- Charles T. Kanganis
- Genre
- comedy film, comedy drama
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Rated
- PG
- Rating
- 5.2 of 10 from 66 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A group of high school students in Hawaii build a solar-powered car and enter a race against more experienced teams. Their eccentric teacher and a local inventor help them overcome obstacles and compete in the World Solar Challenge.
lightheartedinspirationalupbeatunderdogenergeticoptimisticteam-spiritedwholesome
What happens
Race the Sun is a 1996 American comedy-drama film directed by Charles T. Kanganis and starring Halle Berry and James Belushi alongside Casey Affleck, Eliza Dushku, and Kevin Tighe. The plot is loosely based on the true story of the Konawaena High School Solar Car Team, which finished 18th in the 1990 World Solar Challenge and first place among high school entries. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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