Spaceballs (1987)
Movie 1h 36m ★ 6.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, blow my mind
Dating from 1987, Spaceballs sits in the comedy and science fiction corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Mel Brooks. The cast includes Bill Pullman, John Hurt and John Candy. The running time is 1h 36m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.9 out of 10.
Synopsis
When the nefarious Dark Helmet hatches a plan to snatch Princess Vespa and steal her planet's air, space-bum-for-hire Lone Starr and his clueless sidekick fly to the rescue. Along the way, they meet Yogurt, who puts Lone Starr wise to the power of "The Schwartz." Can he master it in time to save the day?
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Cast & crew
- Mel BrooksDirector
- Bill Pullmanas Lone Starr
- John Hurtas John Hurt
- John Candyas Barf
- George Wyneras Colonel Sandurz
- Mel Brooksas President Skroob / Yogurt
- Dick Van Pattenas King Roland
- Rick Moranisas Dark Helmet
- Michael Winslowas Radar Technician
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Questions about Spaceballs
- What genre is Spaceballs?
- Spaceballs is categorised as Comedy, Science Fiction.
- Who stars in Spaceballs?
- Bill Pullman, John Hurt, John Candy, George Wyner, Mel Brooks appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Spaceballs?
- Mel Brooks directed Spaceballs.
- How long is Spaceballs?
- Spaceballs runs for 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- Is Spaceballs worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Spaceballs?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
