Meatballs
"Are you ready for a good time?"
Originally released in 1979. Meatballs is a comedy film. directed by Ivan Reitman.
Starring Bill Murray, Harvey Atkin, and Russ Banham
Synopsis
Tripper is the head counselor at a budget summer camp called Camp Northstar. In truth, he's young at heart and only marginally more mature than the campers themselves. Tripper befriends Rudy, a loner camper who has trouble fitting in. As Tripper inspires his young charges to defeat rival Camp Mohawk in the annual Olympiad competition, Rudy plays matchmaker between Tripper and Roxanne, a female counselor at Northstar.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 28, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (345 votes)
Budget
$1.2M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,207,520
Production Companies
- Canadian Film Development Corporation
- Famous Players
- Haliburton Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meatballs about?
Tripper is the head counselor at a budget summer camp called Camp Northstar. In truth, he's young at heart and only marginally more mature than the campers themselves. Tripper befriends Rudy, a lon...
Who directed Meatballs?
Meatballs was directed by Ivan Reitman.
How long is Meatballs?
Meatballs has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Meatballs released?
Meatballs was released on June 28, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Meatballs?
The main cast of Meatballs includes Bill Murray, Harvey Atkin, Russ Banham, Kristine DeBell, Matt Craven.
Is Meatballs worth watching?
Meatballs has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 345 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.