Movies like Spaceballs

Key Features:: Parody, Spoof, Space opera, Meta-reference, Satire, Chosen One, Reluctant hero, Sidekick, Princess, Science fiction comedy, Slapstick, Farce, Cult classic
Tone:: humorous, satirical, witty
Target Audience:: Comedy fans, Sci-fi enthusiasts, Cult film aficionados
Emotional Arc:: Amusement → Hilarity

Spaceballs

1987-06-24

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?

Genres

Comedy, Science Fiction

Cast

Mel Brooks, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, Dick Van Patten, George Wyner, Michael Winslow, Joan Rivers, Lorene Yarnell Jansson

Crew

Mel Brooks, Mel Brooks, Thomas Meehan, Ronny Graham

Rating

★6.9(3208 votes)