
In Search of Tomorrow
2022 · Movie · 301 min · ★ 6.6
This documentary looks back at the wave of 1980s science fiction films, exploring why they mattered then and why they still resonate now. It features reflections from the people who helped create them and from others inspired by their visions.
Also known as 80sscifidoc
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Details
- Years
- 2022
- Release date
- 2022-02-19
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 301 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (31 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you like nostalgic genre documentaries such as In Search of Darkness; Not for you if you want a fictional sci-fi story or broad modern coverage.
Pros: nostalgic sci-fi focus; creator perspectives; cultural impact explored | Cons: niche subject matter; retro-heavy appeal; documentary format only
Themes
- pop culture
- cinema history
- science fiction
Cast & crew

Clancy Brown
as Self - Interviewee

Catherine Mary Stewart
as Self - Interviewee

Sean Young
as Self - Interviewee

Keith David
as Self - Interviewee

Wil Wheaton
as Self - Interviewee

John Carpenter
as Self - Interviewee

John Ratzenberger
as Self - Interviewee

Henry Thomas
as Self - Interviewee

Shane Black
as Self - Interviewee

Ernie Hudson
as Self - Interviewee
Directed by David A. Weiner