Spaceballs movie poster

Spaceballs

"May the schwartz be with you."

June 24, 1987 1h 36m 6.9/10 (3,262 votes)

Originally released in 1987. Spaceballs is a comedy/science fiction film. directed by Mel Brooks.

Starring Mel Brooks, John Candy, and Rick Moranis

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?

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 24, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 36m 96 minutes total
User Rating 6.9/10 Good (3,262 votes)
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Budget $22.7M Production budget
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Box Office $38.1M 1.7x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$22,700,000
Revenue
$38,120,460

Production Companies

  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Brooksfilms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spaceballs about?

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 mee...

Who directed Spaceballs?

Spaceballs was directed by Mel Brooks.

How long is Spaceballs?

Spaceballs has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).

When was Spaceballs released?

Spaceballs was released on June 24, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Spaceballs?

The main cast of Spaceballs includes Mel Brooks, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga.

Is Spaceballs worth watching?

Spaceballs has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 3,262 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.