Spaceballs (1987)

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"May the schwartz be with you."

Movie · 1987 · 1h 36m · Released · Rated PG · Comedy, Science Fiction

Synopsis

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?

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Cast

  • Bill Pullman as Lone Starr
  • Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet
  • Mel Brooks as President Skroob / Yogurt
  • John Candy as Barf
  • 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

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BingeNext's take

If you're in the mood for a lighthearted, goofy comedy with a sci-fi twist, Spaceballs is a perfect pick. This 1987 film follows Lone Starr and his bumbling sidekick as they try to stop the villainous Dark Helmet from stealing an entire planet’s air supply, which sounds ridiculous but is exactly the kind of fun you want here. Along the way, they meet Yogurt, who teaches Lone Starr about the mysterious power of The Schwartz, adding a playful spin on classic space adventure tropes. The cast, including Bill Pullman, Rick Moranis, and Mel Brooks, brings a lot of charm and humor, making it feel like a joyful send-up of the sci-fi genre. It’s a quick watch at just over an hour and a half, and if you enjoy movies like Star Wars or Guardians of the Galaxy, you’ll probably appreciate the silly references and light satire in Spaceballs. It’s the kind of movie that’s easy to watch with friends when you want to laugh without taking things too seriously.

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