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FAMILY . 1986 . 1h 47m . 5.9/10

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"The stars belong to a new generation."

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.

Starring Kate Capshaw, Lea Thompson, Kelly Preston
Box Office $9.7M
5.9/10
Rating
$9.7M
Box Office
1h 47m
Runtime
1986
Year
UNDERPERFORMED
-46% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The stars belong to a new generation.

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.

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Box office
SpaceCamp earned $9.7M against a $18.0M budget.
Cast
Kate Capshaw stars as Andie in SpaceCamp.
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Year context
SpaceCamp was released 40 years ago in 1986.
SpaceCamp is a Family, Adventure, Science Fiction film with a runtime of 1h 47m.

CAST (20)

Kate Capshaw
Kate Capshaw
Andie
Lea Thompson
Lea Thompson
Kathryn
Kelly Preston
Kelly Preston
Tish
Larry B. Scott
Larry B. Scott
Rudy
Joaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix
Max
Tate Donovan
Tate Donovan
Kevin
Tom Skerritt
Tom Skerritt
Zack
Barry Primus
Barry Primus
Brennan
Terry O'Quinn
Terry O'Quinn
Launch Director
Mitchell Anderson
Mitchell Anderson
Banning
Scott Coffey
Scott Coffey
Gardener
Daryl Keith Roach
Daryl Keith Roach
NASA #1
PS
Peter Scranton
NASA #2
HR
Hollye Rebecca Suggs
Young Andie
TW
Terry White
NASA #3
SB
Susan Becton
Senior Counselor
DB
D. Ben Casey
Rudy's Father
KH
Kathy Hanson
Girl
RH
Ron Harris
Tom the Technician
SH
Scott Holcomb
Hideo Takamini

BOX OFFICE

$18.0M
Budget
$9.7M
Revenue
-46%
ROI
UNDERPERFORMED
Verdict

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
107 min (1h 47m)
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (199 votes)
Budget
$18,000,000
Box Office
$9,697,739
Profit
$-8,302,261

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.
How long is SpaceCamp?
SpaceCamp has a runtime of 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Who stars in SpaceCamp?
The cast of SpaceCamp includes Kate Capshaw, Lea Thompson, Kelly Preston, Larry B. Scott, Joaquin Phoenix.
How much did SpaceCamp make at the box office?
SpaceCamp earned $9,697,739 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $18,000,000.
What is the rating of SpaceCamp?
SpaceCamp has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 199 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Family Adventure Science Fiction
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