SpaceCamp (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1986, SpaceCamp is an adventure, family and science fiction film directed by Harry Winer, running about 107 minutes. “The stars belong to a new generation.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Andie Bergstrom, an astronaut eagerly awaiting her first trip to space, runs a summer camp for teenagers with her NASA-employed husband, Zach. One night during an engine test, Andie and four teenage campers are accidentally shot into space. Together, the group -- which includes Kathryn, a pilot-in-training, and Tish, a ditz with a perfect memory -- must work together to operate the spacecraft and return home.
Who’s in it. SpaceCamp stars Kate Capshaw as Andie, Lea Thompson as Kathryn, Kelly Preston as Tish and Joaquin Phoenix as Max, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, SpaceCamp has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch SpaceCamp page.
If you liked it. Fans of SpaceCamp tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch SpaceCamp (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for SpaceCamp change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is SpaceCamp worth watching?
- SpaceCamp holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in SpaceCamp?
- SpaceCamp stars Kate Capshaw, Lea Thompson, Kelly Preston, Joaquin Phoenix and Larry B. Scott.
- When was SpaceCamp released?
- SpaceCamp was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.