Around the World in 80 Days (2004 film) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Around the World in 80 Days
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Frank Coraci
Produced by	Bill Badalato Hal Lieberman
Screenplay by	David Titcher David Benullo David Goldstein
Starring	Jackie Chan Steve Coogan Cécile de France Jim Broadbent Karen Mok
Music by	Trevor Jones David A. Stewart
Cinematography	Phil Meheux
Editing by	Tom Lewis
Studio	Walt Disney Pictures Walden Media Spanknyce Films Mostow/Lieberman Productions
Distributed by	Buena Vista Pictures
Release date(s)	April 6, 2004 (2004-04-06)
Running time	120 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English French Mandarin Chinese Hindi
Budget	$110 million
Money made	$72.2 million

Around the World in 80 Days is a fun action-adventure comedy movie from 2004. It's based on a famous book by Jules Verne called Around the World in Eighty Days. This film is also a remake of a 1956 movie with the same name. It stars Jackie Chan, Steve Coogan, and Cécile de France.

The story takes place in the 1800s. It follows Phileas Fogg (played by Steve Coogan), who is a clever inventor. He tries to travel around the world in just 80 days! On his amazing journey, he is joined by his Chinese helper, Passepartout (played by Jackie Chan). The movie adds many funny parts and things that weren't invented yet in the 1800s, just for laughs.

The Story of the Adventure

A film set in Berlin, used to look like London's Royal Academy of Science.

The adventure begins when a man named Lau Xing robs the Bank of England. He hides at Phileas Fogg's house and calls himself "Passepartout." Fogg hires him as his new helper. Passepartout helps Fogg test a new invention that breaks the 50-mph speed record!

At the Royal Academy of Science, Fogg is challenged by Baron Kelvin. Fogg makes a big bet: he says he can travel around the world in 80 days. If he wins, he will become the new Minister of Science. If he loses, he will lose everything. Fogg and Passepartout quickly leave London in a carriage, trying to avoid Inspector Fix, who works for Baron Kelvin.

Journey to Paris and Turkey

In Paris, Passepartout has to escape from General Fang's fighters. Fang wants a special jade Buddha statue that Passepartout took. Passepartout tricks Fogg into meeting Monique La Roche, an art student. While Fogg talks about art, Passepartout fights the bad guys. The three friends then escape in a hot-air balloon, with Fang's fighters chasing them.

Next, they arrive in Turkey. Prince Hapi wants Monique to become his seventh wife! Fogg and Passepartout convince the Prince to let Monique go by offering him a famous statue called "The Thinker." The three travelers manage to escape again.

Trouble in India and China

Baron Kelvin finds out about the bank robbery. He orders the authorities in India to arrest Fogg and Passepartout. Passepartout sees a wanted poster for himself and warns his friends. They dress up as women to hide, but Fang's fighters still attack them. Using Inspector Fix and a special tool called a sextant as weapons, Fogg and Passepartout defeat their attackers and run away to China.

In a Chinese village, they are captured by a group called the Black Scorpions. Lau Xing (Passepartout's real name) is recognized. He challenges the Black Scorpions' leader to a fight. At first, he fights alone and is losing. But then, his friends, the "Ten Tigers of Canton," join him. Together, they defeat the Black Scorpions, and the jade Buddha is returned to its temple.

Across America and Back to London

Fogg feels sad and used, wanting to continue his journey alone. He travels to San Francisco and is tricked out of his money. Lau Xing and Monique find him, and they continue together. In the desert, they meet the Wright brothers, who are working on their flying machine. Fogg gives them some ideas, which they love.

In New York City, a big crowd stops them from getting to their ship. A policeman leads them into a trap. The three friends fight General Fang and her helpers and win! Fogg could have caught the boat, but he stops to help Lau Xing. Fogg thinks he has lost the bet, but his friends remind him they might still make it if they catch the next ship.

They get on an old ship. Fogg uses the ship's old wood to build a plane, promising the captain a new ship. The ship's crew helps build a catapult to launch the plane. The three friends fly to London and crash-land at the Royal Academy. Baron Kelvin sends police to stop them, and the clock strikes noon, meaning the bet is over.

Kelvin declares himself the winner. But Monique, Inspector Fix, and others tell everyone about Kelvin's unfair tricks. Kelvin even insults Queen Victoria, who happens to overhear him! Kelvin is arrested. Fogg then realizes something amazing: he is one day early because he crossed the International Date Line! He walks up the steps of the Academy, kisses Monique, and wins his bet!

Characters in the Movie

Music from the Movie

Soundtrack

• "It's Slinky!" – Written by Homer Fesperman and Charles Weasley
• "Sehnaz Pesrev
• "The Mystery Continues" – Composed by Suma Ograda
• "Everybody, All over the World (Join the Celebration)" – Performed by David A. Stewart and Sylvia Young Stage School
• "River of Dreams" (Instrumental) – Written by David A. Stewart and Aidan Love
• "It's a Small World" – Written by the Sherman Brothers, and performed by Baha Men

See also

In Spanish: La vuelta al mundo en 80 días (película de 2004) para niños