Spaceballs(1987)
“May the schwartz be with you.”
Overview
When the nefarious Dark Helmet hatches a plan to snatch Princess Vespa and steal her planet's air, space-bum-for-hire Lone Starr and his clueless sidekick fly to the rescue. Along the way, they meet Yogurt, who puts Lone Starr wise to the power of "The Schwartz." Can he master it in time to save the day?
Director
Mel Brooks
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Budget
$23M
Revenue
$38M
Cast
Mel Brooks
as President Skroob / Yogurt
John Candy
as Barf
Rick Moranis
as Dark Helmet
Bill Pullman
as Lone Starr
Daphne Zuniga
as Princess Vespa
Dick Van Patten
as King Roland
George Wyner
as Colonel Sandurz
Michael Winslow
as Radar Technician
Joan Rivers
as Dot Matrix (voice)
Lorene Yarnell Jansson
as Dot Matrix
John Hurt
as John Hurt
Sal Viscuso
as Radio Operator
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$23M
Box Office
$38M
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer • Brooksfilms
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Spaceballs?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Spaceballs (1987).
What is Spaceballs about?▼
When the nefarious Dark Helmet hatches a plan to snatch Princess Vespa and steal her planet's air, space-bum-for-hire Lone Starr and his clueless sidekick fly to the rescue. Along the way, they meet Yogurt, who puts Lone Starr wise to the power of "The Schwartz." Can he master it in time to save the day?
Who directed Spaceballs?▼
Spaceballs was directed by Mel Brooks and released in 1987. It is a comedy, science fiction film.
How long is Spaceballs?▼
Spaceballs has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
Who stars in Spaceballs?▼
The cast of Spaceballs includes Mel Brooks as President Skroob / Yogurt, John Candy as Barf, Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet, Bill Pullman as Lone Starr, Daphne Zuniga as Princess Vespa and more.
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