Spaceballs

1h 36m · 1987 · Directed by Mel Brooks · 3.4 / 5 on Letterboxd

Spaceballs (1987) runs 1h 36m, directed by Mel Brooks. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

When the nefarious Dark Helmet hatches a plan to snatch Princess Vespa and steal her planet's air, space-bum-for-hire Lone Starr and his clueless sidekick fly to the rescue. Along the way, they meet Yogurt, who puts Lone Starr wise to the power of "The Schwartz." Can he master it in time to save the day?

Genres: Comedy, Science Fiction

Where to watch: Prime Video (US, checked 9 July 2026)