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6.0 / 10(177 votes)IMDbPG19941h 36mUnited States of America

Camp Nowhere

“No parents. No counselors. No rules!”

Synopsis

Morris "Mud" Himmel has a problem. His parents desperately want to send him away to summer camp. He hates going to summer camp, and would do anything to get out of it. Talking to his friends, he realizes that they are all facing the same sentence: a boring summer camp. Together with his friends, he hatches a plan to trick all the parents into sending them to a camp of their own design.

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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Camp Nowhere Movie Trailer 1994 - TV Spot

Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-04

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 26, 1994

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

April 17, 2018

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jonathan Prince
Screenplay & Story
Andrew Kurtzman, Eliot Wald
Original Score
David Lawrence
Original Title
Camp Nowhere
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 36m
Production Studios
Hollywood Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jonathan Prince

Screenplay & Story

Andrew Kurtzman, Eliot Wald

Original Score & Music

David Lawrence

Director of Photography

Sandi Sissel

Film Editing

Jon Poll

Producers

Eliot Wald, Andrew Kurtzman, Michael Peyser

Department Leadership Roster

Jonathan Prince

Jonathan Prince

Director

Andrew Kurtzman

Writer

Eliot Wald

Writer

Michael Peyser

Producer

Sandi Sissel

Director of Photography

Jon Poll

Jon Poll

Editor

Rusty Smith

Production Design

Sherry Thompson

Costume Design

David Lawrence

David Lawrence

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Camp Nowhere

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Camp Nowhere about?

Morris "Mud" Himmel has a problem. His parents desperately want to send him away to summer camp. He hates going to summer camp, and would do anything to get out of it. Talking to his friends, he realizes that they are all facing the same sentence: a boring summer camp. Together with his friends, he hatches a plan to trick all the parents into sending them to a camp of their own design.

Who directed Camp Nowhere?

Camp Nowhere was directed by Jonathan Prince.

Who stars in Camp Nowhere?

The principal cast of Camp Nowhere includes Jonathan Jackson, Andrew Keegan, Marnette Patterson, Melody Kay, Christopher Lloyd.

When was Camp Nowhere released and how long is it?

Camp Nowhere was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.

Who composed the musical score for Camp Nowhere?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Camp Nowhere was composed by David Lawrence.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Camp Nowhere?

Camp Nowhere holds official age classifications: 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.).