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Space Truckers

1996·Movie
1h 35min·PG-13
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes17%32%

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Space Truckers fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and slapstick

  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody7

World

The future

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Intrigue6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Earth's Only Hope

John Canyon is one of the last independent space transport entrepreneurs. Rough times force him to carry suspicious cargo to Earth without questions being asked. During the flight the cargo turns out to be a multitude of unstoppable killer robots.
Sci-Fi ComedyB-Movie AestheticCampy HumorAbsurdist SituationsSpace AdventureKiller RobotsPractical EffectsLow-Budget FunNostalgic 90s

Crew

Directed by:
Stuart Gordon, Jean Skinner
Written by:
Stuart Gordon, Ted Mann, Ted Mann
Produced by:
Stuart Gordon, Ted Mann, Heidi Levitt
Composed by:
Andy Kennedy, Glenn Freemantle, Glenn Freemantle

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Space Truckers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Space Truckers legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuHooplaYouTube TVPluto TVShout! Factory TVPlex

Space Truckers is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Space Truckers worth watching?

31
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32/100 (IMDb 5.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 17%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Space Truckers rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Space Truckers?

1 h 35 min

Space Truckers runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Space Truckers?

Critics17
Audiences43

Not quite. Audiences rate Space Truckers higher (43) than critics (17). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Space Truckers a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 6% of its budget.

What language is Space Truckers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Ireland, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Space Truckers?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Space Truckers in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Space Truckers use?

Space PirateEmpty Piles of ClothingScarpia UltimatumKinetic Weapons Are Just BetterSpace TruckerFuture Food Is ArtificialCool StarshipElder AbuseBlade Below the ShoulderSpace PoliceScavenged PunkNo OSHA Complianceand 85 more

TV Tropes lists 97 storytelling tropes for Space Truckers, including Space Pirate, Empty Piles of Clothing, Scarpia Ultimatum.