Touch the Sun: Peter & Pompey
Seen it?1988 | 90 min | Science Fiction, Mystery, Family, Adventure
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and adventure fans. If you loved Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
The fate of a young Australian boy is somehow linked with that of a young Roman boy who had traveled to Australia by ship during the time of the Roman Emperor, Nero.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Carson
- Clayton WilliamsonPeter Driscoll
- Kate McDonaldMargaret Bainbridge
- Emil MintyWayne Barbuto
- Aaron FergusonPompey
- Paul ChubbMayor Leo Bainbridge
- Lynette CurranConnie Driscoll
- Amanda MuggletonMiria Malloy
- Basil ClarkeMr. McHugh
- Bruce VenablesFrank
- Elaine HudsonJean