SpaceCamp

"The stars belong to a new generation."

1986 1h 47m EN

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 220

FamilyAdventureScience Fiction

Synopsis

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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.

“The stars belong to a new generation.”

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Cast

Kate Capshaw
Andie
Lea Thompson
Kathryn
Kelly Preston
Tish
Larry B. Scott
Rudy
Joaquin Phoenix
Max
Tate Donovan
Kevin
Tom Skerritt
Zack
Barry Primus
Brennan

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Harry Winer
Writers: Clifford Green, Casey T. Mitchell, Larry B. Williams
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 54% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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40 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Harry Winer, shot by William A. Fraker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by John Williams. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor John W. Wheeler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Kate Capshaw and Lea Thompson and Kelly Preston carry the top of the cast.

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RUNTIME

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Marketing tagline: "The stars belong to a new generation.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0091993 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Harry Winer directs. William A. Fraker behind the camera. John Williams scores. John W. Wheeler cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 54% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
240 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Harry Winer, shot by William A. Fraker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by John Williams. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor John W. Wheeler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Kate Capshaw and Lea Thompson and Kelly Preston carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "The stars belong to a new generation.".
8IMDB entry: tt0091993 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.