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Spaceballs
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Mel Brooks. With Bill Pullman, Rick Moranis, Mel Brooks.
6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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?
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6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen 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 r…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Spaceballs.
MoviHero lists June 24, 1987 as the release date for Spaceballs. Mel Brooks is the listed director. The listed cast includes Bill Pullman as Lone Starr, Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet, Mel Brooks as President Skroob / Yogurt, John Candy as Barf. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 24, 1987
GenresScience Fiction · Comedy
Runtime1h 36m
DirectorMel Brooks
CastBill Pullman as Lone Starr, Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet, Mel Brooks as President Skroob / Yogurt, John Candy as Barf
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Spaceballs runs 1h 36m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.9/10 from 3,633 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
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“Silly satire based on Star Wars Released in 1987, Mel Brooks’ “Spaceballs” parodies the Star Wars flicks and includes jokes based on Star Trek, “Lawrence…”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherLone StarrLone Starr appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1987-2027, portrayed by Bill Pullman. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherDark HelmetDark Helmet appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1987-2027, portrayed by Rick Moranis. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherPresident SkroobPresident Skroob appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1987-2027, portrayed by Mel Brooks. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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