Overview
An accident-prone and obnoxious geek joins a NASA space mission to Mars. During the flight, he manages to put himself and the entire crew in jeopardy, but is in danger of emerging as a hero when his new colleagues need him to save them from the unforgiving surface of the red planet.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedStuart Gillard's 1997 family comedy with a science-fiction premise follows an accident-prone, socially awkward inventor who unexpectedly joins a crewed NASA voyage to Mars. His clumsiness threatens the mission at every turn, yet circumstances may push him toward an unlikely heroism when the crew finds itself in danger on the red planet. Broad and slapstick in tone, the film aims for lighthearted laughs suitable for younger audiences and families. Built around physical comedy and outer-space mishaps rather than hard science, it offers undemanding fun and carries a MagicMovieScore of 5.2, reflecting a modest reception.
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Top Cast
Harland Williams
Fred Z. Randall
Jessica Lundy
Julie Ford
William Sadler
Wild Bill Overbeck
Jeffrey DeMunn
Paul Wick
James Pickens Jr.
Ben Stevens
Beau Bridges
Bud Nesbitt
Peter Onorati
Gary Hackman
Don Lake
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Movie Info
Release Date
October 10, 1997
Runtime
1h 35m
Rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Director