Lost in Space (1998)

5.2PG-13125 minDirector: Stephen Hopkins

1998 science fiction film by Stephen Hopkins

Lost in Space is a 1998 American science fiction action-adventure film directed by Stephen Hopkins, and starring Gary Oldman, William Hurt, Matt LeBlanc, Mimi Rogers, Heather Graham, Lacey Chabert in her first feature film appearance, Jack Johnson, and Jared Harris. The plot is adapted from the 1965–1968 CBS television series of the same name, which was loosely based on the 1812 novel by Johann David Wyss (and similarly named movies), The Swiss Family Robinson. Several actors from the TV show make cameo appearances.

The film focuses on the Robinson family, who undertake a voyage to a nearby star system to begin large-scale emigration from a soon-to-be uninhabitable Earth, but are thrown off course by a saboteur and must try to find their way home.

Lost in Space received negative reviews from critics, and grossed $136.1 million worldwide with an $80 million budget.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Lost in Space about?
Lost in Space (1998) — In the year 2058, the Earth will soon be uninhabitable after the irreversible effects of pollution and global warming! Professor John Robinson, lead scientist of the Jupiter 2 Mission, will lead his family to the habitable planet Alpha Prime to prep it for colonization. The Jupit
Is Lost in Space based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Lost in Space scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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