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SpaceCamp

1986·Movie
1h 47min·PG
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic406.5Rotten Tomatoes53%50%
IMDb5.8Metacritic406.5Rotten Tomatoes53%50%

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age7
  • Wonder7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Growing up and technology

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The stars belong to a new generation.

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. Together, the group -- which includes Kathryn, a pilot-in-training, and Tish, a ditz with a perfect memory -- must work together to operate the spacecraft and return home.
Space AdventureAccidental LaunchTeen EmpowermentComing-of-AgeTeamworkSurvivalTechnological ThrillerFamily-Friendly

Crew

Directed by:
Harry Winer, Jimmy Simons, Ray Quiroz
Written by:
Larry B. Williams, Clifford Green, Casey T. Mitchell
Produced by:
Barbara Harris, Mike Fenton, Jane Feinberg
Composed by:
John Williams, Eric Clapton, John Leveque

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about SpaceCamp

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Is SpaceCamp worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is SpaceCamp rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is SpaceCamp?

1 h 47 min

SpaceCamp runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on SpaceCamp?

Critics47
Audiences58

Not quite. Audiences rate SpaceCamp higher (58) than critics (47). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was SpaceCamp a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$10 million

No. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 54% of its budget.

What language is SpaceCamp in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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 57 more

TV Tropes lists 69 storytelling tropes for SpaceCamp, including Friend-or-Idol Decision, Activation Sequence, Chekhov's Gun.