Why it may be worth watching
- Spaceballs combines Comedy and Science Fiction elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Bill Pullman, Rick Moranis, Mel Brooks.
- Viewers currently rate it 6.9/10 from 3,613 votes.
Movie
Spaceballs
May the schwartz be with you.
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
Bill PullmanLone Starr
Rick MoranisDark Helmet
Mel BrooksPresident Skroob / Yogurt
John CandyBarf
Daphne ZunigaPrincess Vespa
Dick Van PattenKing Roland
George WynerColonel Sandurz
Michael WinslowRadar Technician
Joan RiversDot Matrix (voice)
Lorene Yarnell JanssonDot Matrix
John HurtJohn Hurt
Sal ViscusoRadio Operator
Ronny GrahamMinister
Viewing guide
Is Spaceballs right for you?
Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Comedy, Science Fiction.
Content notes
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Themes and topics
galaxyandroidspace marinelaser guntempleswordplayspace battlespace travel
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WuchakExternal review ·
***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 Candy as Barf, Daphne Zuniga as Princess Vespa, Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet, Brooks as Yogurt, and Joan Rivers’ voice as Dot Matrix. The rest …
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***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 Candy as Barf, Daphne Zuniga as Princess Vespa, Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet, Brooks as Yogurt, and Joan Rivers’ voice as Dot Matrix. The rest are good too (Bill Pullman as Lone Starr, George Wyner as Colonel Sandurz, etc.).
The film runs 1 hour, 36 minutes.
GRADE: B
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