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Movie Info

Release Date: June 24, 1987
Runtime: 96 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (16)
Genres:
Science Fiction Comedy
Budget: $22,700,000
Revenue: $38,120,460
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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52%
Tomatometer
46
46/100
Metacritic
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6.9/10
TMDB
3,340 votes
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7.1/10
IMDb
225,952 votes
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Spaceballs

1987

"Prepare for a cosmic laugh riot in disguise."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Balle Spaziali? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: La guerra de los EsfΓ©ricos? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: La folle histoire de l'espace? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Spaceballs - Mel Brooks' verrΓΌckte Raumfahrt? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: S.O.S. - Tem um Louco Solto no EspaΓ§o? All international titles (16) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $22,700,000
Revenue: $38,120,460
Profit $15,420,460
ROI +67.9% (1.7x)

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Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Spaceballs

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  • The film was shot primarily in California, with some scenes filmed in the desert near Death Valley to capture the outer space landscape.

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  • In the film, the character Yogurt is a parody of Yoda from Star Wars, and his name is a humorous play on the idea of 'the Schwartz' being a mystical power.

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  • Mel Brooks played the character of President Skroob, showcasing his talent for comedic roles while also directing and producing the film.

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  • During the scene where Dark Helmet uses the 'Schwartz' to manipulate the ship controls, a crew member can be seen in the reflection of the control panel, revealing the camera's presence.

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  • Spaceballs shares a comedic connection with other Mel Brooks films, particularly through its use of satire and parody, similar to his earlier works like Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein.

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  • The film features a memorable scene where the characters watch a movie of their own adventures, breaking the fourth wall and adding a layer of self-referential humor.

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