Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
“Every year Hollywood makes hundreds of movies. This is one of them!”
Synopsis
In the not-too-distant future, the evil Dr. Forrester forces a temp named Mike into a series of experiments, where he's forced to watch cheesy movies so the mad scientist can monitor his mind. However, as Mike can't control where the movies begin or end, he'll try to keep his sanity with the help of his robot friends.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Official Trailer #1 - Trace Beaulieu Movie (1996) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-10
Top Cast
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Michael J. Nelson
Mike Nelson
Trace Beaulieu
Crow T. Robot (voice) / Dr. Clayton Forrester
Kevin Murphy
Tom Servo (voice)
Jim Mallon
Gypsy (voice)
John Brady
Benkitnorf
Rex Reason
Dr. Cal Meacham (archive footage)
Faith Domergue
Dr. Ruth Adams (archive footage)
Jeff Morrow
Exeter (archive footage)
Lance Fuller
Brack (archive footage)
Robert Nichols
Joe Wilson (archive footage)
Russell Johnson
Steve Carlson (archive footage)
Douglas Spencer
The Monitor of Metaluna (archive footage)
Regis Parton
Mutant (archive footage)
Karl Ludwig Lindt
Dr. Adolph Engelborg (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 15, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.2x
-$4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Mallon
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Chaplin, Jim Mallon, Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, Trace Beaulieu, Bridget Jones Nelson, Mary Jo Pehl, Joel Hodgson, Frank Conniff
- Original Score
- Billy Barber
- Original Title
- Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Gramercy Pictures, Consolidated Puppets, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Mallon
Paul Chaplin, Jim Mallon, Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, Trace Beaulieu, Bridget Jones Nelson, Mary Jo Pehl, Joel Hodgson, Frank Conniff
Billy Barber
Jeff Stonehouse
Bill Johnson
Jim Mallon
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Mallon
Director
Paul Chaplin
Writer
Jim Mallon
Writer
Michael J. Nelson
Writer
Kevin Murphy
Writer
Trace Beaulieu
Writer
Bridget Jones Nelson
Writer
Mary Jo Pehl
Writer
Jim Mallon
Producer
Jef Maynard
Production Design
Billy Barber
Original Music Composer
Jeff Stonehouse
Director of Photography
Bill Johnson
Editor
Frank Conniff
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie about?
In the not-too-distant future, the evil Dr. Forrester forces a temp named Mike into a series of experiments, where he's forced to watch cheesy movies so the mad scientist can monitor his mind. However, as Mike can't control where the movies begin or end, he'll try to keep his sanity with the help of his robot friends.
Who directed Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie?
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie was directed by Jim Mallon.
Who stars in Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie?
The principal cast of Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie includes Michael J. Nelson, Trace Beaulieu, Kevin Murphy, Jim Mallon, John Brady.
When was Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie released and how long is it?
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie?
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $1M at the worldwide box office (0.2 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie was composed by Billy Barber.
Is Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie based on a book or true story?
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Joel Hodgson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie?
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).