Spaceballs (1987), PG, 1 hr 36 min
Spaceballs Runtime: 96 minutes Rating: PG Release Date: June 24, 1987 Studio: MGM/UA Entertainment Franchise: Mel Brooks / Spaceballs Franchise Position: 8 / 1 Run time in minutes: 96 Tagline: May the schwartz be with you. Ratings My rating: 7.1 /10 Dove Foundation rating: N/A IMDb rating: 7.1 /10 Rotten Tomatoes rating: 57% Metacritic rating: 51% Plot Summary Spaceballs is a 1987 sci-fi parody film directed by Mel Brooks. The story follows Lone Starr, a rogue pilot, and his half-man, half-dog sidekick Barf, who are hired to rescue Princess Vespa from the clutches of the evil Dark Helmet. Dark Helmet, under the command of President Skroob, plans to steal the air from the peaceful planet Druidia. Along the way, Lone Starr and Barf encounter comedic obstacles and characters, including the wise Yogurt, who teaches them the ways of the Schwartz, a mystical force. The film parodies popular science fiction franchises, particularly Star Wars, and is known for its slapstick humor and memo...