Space Ship Sappy (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1957, Space Ship Sappy is a comedy film directed by Jules White, running about 16 minutes. “The Stooges travel by rocket ship to the Moon and encounter women cannibals and a giant reptile.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An eccentric scientist tricks the stooges into joining himself and his daughter on an expedition to Venus. On Venus, the boys go exploring and encounter some cannibalistic amazons who plan to devour them. The stooges escape and take off in the spaceship which goes wildly out of control. As the ship is about to crash, the scene changes to the annual meeting of the Liars Club, where the stooges win the prize as the biggest liars in the world.
Who’s in it. Space Ship Sappy stars Larry Fine as Larry, Moe Howard as Moe, Joe Besser as Joe and Doreen Woodbury as Lisa Rimple, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Space Ship Sappy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Space Ship Sappy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Space Ship Sappy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Space Ship Sappy (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Space Ship Sappy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Space Ship Sappy worth watching?
- Space Ship Sappy holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Space Ship Sappy?
- Space Ship Sappy stars Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Joe Besser, Doreen Woodbury and Marilyn Hanold.