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Salvage

1979MovieNR

TV Movie
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

Summary

A hotshot junkman decides to go to the moon with his two young companions in a homemade rocket to recover millions of dollars worth of discarded space equipment in this pilot to the series.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

Movies with

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Lee Phillips
Written by
Mike Lloyd Ross
Produced by
Norman S. Powell
Music by
Walter Scharf

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 20, 1979 · NR · TV Movie, Action, Comedy

Released
January 20, 1979
Age rating
NR
Genres
TV Movie, Action, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Right Through His Pants, Here We Go Again!, The Reveal +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Salvage worth watching?"

Questions about Salvage

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Salvage worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Salvage okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Salvage make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Salvage?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Salvage use?

Right Through His PantsHere We Go Again!The RevealTear Off Your FaceDead All AlongEye ScreamAnd I Must ScreamSatanPunch-Clock VillainHope SpotAll Just a DreamToo Dumb to Liveand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including Right Through His Pants, Here We Go Again!, and The Reveal.