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SpaceCamp

1986Movie1 h 47 minPG

Family
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic406.5Rotten Tomatoes53%50%
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic406.5Rotten Tomatoes53%50%

Summary

Andie Bergstrom, an astronaut eagerly awaiting her first trip to space, runs a summer camp for teenagers with her NASA-employed husband, Zach. One night during an engine test, Andie and four teenage campers are accidentally shot into space.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Harry Winer
Written by
Larry B. Williams, Clifford Green, Patrick Bailey
Produced by
Patrick Bailey, Walter Coblenz
Music by
John Williams

Everyone

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Facts

June 6, 1986 · 1 h 47 min · PG

Released
June 6, 1986
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Family, Adventure, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$10 million
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Friend-or-Idol Decision, Activation Sequence, Chekhov's Gun +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream SpaceCamp?"

Questions about SpaceCamp

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream SpaceCamp?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is SpaceCamp worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 40). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (47).

Is SpaceCamp okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch SpaceCamp?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching SpaceCamp?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Was SpaceCamp a box office flop?

Budget$18 million
Box office$10 million

Yes: it cost about $18 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 54% of its budget.

What tropes does SpaceCamp use?

Friend-or-Idol DecisionActivation SequenceChekhov's GunCool PlaneOh, Crap!Batman GambitUnusual EuphemismTap on the HeadDid Not Think This ThroughLike Reality, Unless NotedForeshadowingScenery Pornand 56 more

TV Tropes lists 68 tropes for it, including Friend-or-Idol Decision, Activation Sequence, and Chekhov's Gun.