SpaceCamp
“The stars belong to a new generation.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Space Camp (1986) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-11
Top Cast
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Kate Capshaw
Andie
Lea Thompson
Kathryn
Kelly Preston
Tish
Larry B. Scott
Rudy
Joaquin Phoenix
Max
Tate Donovan
Kevin
Tom Skerritt
Zack
Barry Primus
Brennan
Terry O'Quinn
Launch Director
Mitchell Anderson
Banning
Scott Coffey
Gardener
Daryl Keith Roach
NASA #1
Peter Scranton
NASA #2
Hollye Rebecca Suggs
Young Andie
Terry White
NASA #3
Susan Becton
Senior Counselor
D. Ben Casey
Rudy's Father
Kathy Hanson
Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.54x
-$8.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Winer
- Screenplay & Story
- Clifford Green, Casey T. Mitchell
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- SpaceCamp
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.7M
- Production Studios
- ABC Motion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Winer
Clifford Green, Casey T. Mitchell, Larry B. Williams, Patrick Bailey
John Williams
William A. Fraker, Robert C. Jessup, Jack Cooperman
John W. Wheeler, Scot Scalise
Leonard Goldberg, Walter Coblenz, Patrick Bailey
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Winer
Director
Clifford Green
Screenplay
Casey T. Mitchell
Screenplay
Donna Keegan
Stunt Coordinator
John W. Wheeler
Editor
Richard Macdonald
Production Design
William A. Fraker
Director of Photography
Patricia Norris
Costume Design
Barry Nolan
Visual Effects Supervisor
Scot Scalise
Editor
Walter Coblenz
Producer
Patrick Bailey
Producer
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About SpaceCamp
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is SpaceCamp 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 directed SpaceCamp?
SpaceCamp was directed by Harry Winer.
Who stars in SpaceCamp?
The principal cast of SpaceCamp includes Kate Capshaw, Lea Thompson, Kelly Preston, Larry B. Scott, Joaquin Phoenix.
When was SpaceCamp released and how long is it?
SpaceCamp was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of SpaceCamp?
SpaceCamp had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $9.7M at the worldwide box office (0.54 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for SpaceCamp?
The original motion picture soundtrack for SpaceCamp was composed by John Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for SpaceCamp?
SpaceCamp holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).