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Spaceballs is a 1987 American space opera parody film co-written, produced and directed by Mel Brooks. It is primarily a parody of the original Star Wars trilogy, but also parodies other sci-fi films and popular franchises including Star Trek, Alien, The Wizard of Oz, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Planet of the Apes, and Transformers.
- $22.7 million
- June 24, 1987
- Mel Brooks
- John Morris
Jun 24, 1987 · A parody of Star Wars and other sci-fi classics, Spaceballs follows the adventures of Lone Starr and Barf, a mercenary and his sidekick, who try to rescue Princess Vespa from the evil Spaceballs. The film features cameos, references and jokes from Star Wars, Planet of the Apes, The Wizard of Oz and more.
- Mel Brooks
- 386
- 3 min
In desperation, Spaceball's leader President Skroob (Mel Brooks) orders the evil Dark Helmet (Rick Moranis) to kidnap Princess Vespa (Daphne Zuniga) of oxygen-rich Druidia and hold her hostage...
- (18.8K)
- Mel Brooks
- PG
- Mel Brooks
A comedy film that parodies Star Wars and other sci-fi classics. Lone Starr and Barf rescue Princess Vespa from the evil Spaceballs, who want to steal the air from her planet Druidia.
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Roger Ebert gives a mixed review of Mel Brooks's "Star Wars" parody, Spaceballs, calling it a movie that should have been made earlier. He praises some of the visual gags and Brooks's performances, but criticizes the juvenile humor and the lack of originality.
A parody of Star Wars and other sci-fi classics, Spaceballs follows Lone Starr and his sidekick Barf as they try to save Princess Vespa from the evil Dark Helmet. Watch the trailer, read reviews and learn about the cast and crew of this cult classic.
