Meatballs(1979)
“Are you ready for a good time?”
Overview
Tripper is the head counselor at a budget summer camp called Camp Northstar. In truth, he's young at heart and only marginally more mature than the campers themselves. Tripper befriends Rudy, a loner camper who has trouble fitting in. As Tripper inspires his young charges to defeat rival Camp Mohawk in the annual Olympiad competition, Rudy plays matchmaker between Tripper and Roxanne, a female counselor at Northstar.
Director
Ivan Reitman
Studio
Canadian Film Development Corporation
Budget
$1M
Cast
Bill Murray
as Tripper Harrison
Harvey Atkin
as Morty
Russ Banham
as Crockett
Kristine DeBell
as A.L.
Matt Craven
as Hardware
Kate Lynch
as Roxanne
Sarah Torgov
as Candace
Keith Knight
as Fink
Chris Makepeace
as Rudy
Jack Blum
as Spaz
Cindy Girling
as Wendy
Margot Pinvidic
as Jackie
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1979
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
English
Rating
5.8 / 10
Budget
$1M
Production Companies
Canadian Film Development Corporation • Famous Players • Haliburton Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Meatballs?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Meatballs (1979).
What is Meatballs about?▼
Tripper is the head counselor at a budget summer camp called Camp Northstar. In truth, he's young at heart and only marginally more mature than the campers themselves. Tripper befriends Rudy, a loner camper who has trouble fitting in. As Tripper inspires his young charges to defeat rival Camp Mohawk in the annual Olympiad competition, Rudy plays matchmaker between Tripper and Roxanne, a female counselor at Northstar.
Who directed Meatballs?▼
Meatballs was directed by Ivan Reitman and released in 1979. It is a comedy film.
How long is Meatballs?▼
Meatballs has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in Meatballs?▼
The cast of Meatballs includes Bill Murray as Tripper Harrison, Harvey Atkin as Morty, Russ Banham as Crockett, Kristine DeBell as A.L., Matt Craven as Hardware and more.
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