Spaceballs
May the schwartz be with you.
1987 • 96 min • Comedy · Science Fiction
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?
Our family guide
Best from age 9- 100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
- 69 Audience · 3486 · 49%
When the evil Dark Helmet threatens Princess Vespa's planet, space pilot Lone Starr and his furry co-pilot Barf embark on a rescue mission. Guided by the wise Yogurt, Lone Starr must learn to harness "The Schwartz" to save the galaxy from air-stealing villains in this classic sci-fi spoof.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Characters use laser guns and engage in cartoonish space battles.
- Some mild suggestive humor and references.
- Brief moments of characters consuming alcohol or smoking cigars.
What it models well
- Friendship and loyalty
- Overcoming greed
- Finding inner strength
Talk about it after
- How satire works and what it
- Making fun of familiar stories
- The importance of courage
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Top billed cast
Director: Mel Brooks • Crew: Thomas Meehan, Ronny Graham, Mel Brooks
Trailers & clips
Arrow UHD Unboxing
Original Trailer
Mel Brooks Discusses His Incredible Film Parody SPACEBALLS | TCMFF 2024
"1,2,3,4,5"
We're in "Now" Now
Funniest Spaceballs Moments | Spaceballs (1987) | MGM Studios
They've Gone to Plaid!
Space Diner Scene
Reviewer notes
Recommended***Silly satire based on Star Wars*** Released in 1987, Mel Brooks’ “Spaceballs” parodies the Star Wars flicks and includes jokes based on Star Trek, “Lawrence of Arabia,” “Alien” and “Planet of the Apes.” Some people hate this film, but it works for what it is: a totally goofy spoof. It’s consistently amusing with several laugh-out-loud bits and memorable lines. The cast is notable, highlighted by John ...
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.9/10 (3,486)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $22,700,000
- Box office
- $38,120,460
- Franchise
- Spaceballs Collection
- IMDb
- tt0094012
- Official site
- www.mgm.com
