Mystery Science Theater 3000

April 1996

(86)

Synopsis

From the makers of the highly successful cult classic TV series comes Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie - one of the most outrageous, most irreverent, and most hilarious big-screen spoofs ever! A mad scientist, in his quest for world domination, concocts a diabolical scheme to subject the human race to the worst movie ever made: 1955's This Island Earth. It's up to one test subject's quick wit, sharp sense of humor, and utter intolerance for cinematic garbage to foil the plans of the scientist and to save the Earth. Experience the hijinks and low jabs of Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie - where the worse the movie is, the better time you'll have!

Reviews

4.7

86 total

5 69

4 11

3 1

2 4

1 1

Todd McCarthy

[The wisecracks], more often than not, don't go over. But those that do still add up to lotsa laughs, and the sheer weight of them eventually builds an atmosphere of mild lunacy that it's useless to resist.

John F. Kelly

So, how does movie differ from TV show? The answer is, thankfully, not a lot.

Kenneth Turan

Helping to make these pleasantries funny is their spur-of-the-moment quality, the same quick spontaneity that characterizes chance remarks overheard at raucous movie houses. Capturing that bright and unexpected quality is what the MST3K crew does best.

Peter Stack

[It's] is a tough call to recommend for everyone. But for a goofy time laughing at stupid comedy with otherwise intelligent people, it might be just the ticket.

James Berardinelli

I guess there are some concepts that don't excel in the translation from the small screen to the big one.

Mary Elizabeth Williams

The illusion that it's just a bunch of wiseguys making fun of a movie is what prevails. It's a pretty impressive special effect.

Critic reviews

Todd McCarthy

Full Review

John F. Kelly

So, how does movie differ from TV show? The answer is, thankfully, not a lot.

Full Review

Kenneth Turan

Full Review

Peter Stack

[It's] is a tough call to recommend for everyone. But for a goofy time laughing at stupid comedy with otherwise intelligent people, it might be just the ticket.

Full Review

James Berardinelli

I guess there are some concepts that don't excel in the translation from the small screen to the big one.

Full Review

Mary Elizabeth Williams

The illusion that it's just a bunch of wiseguys making fun of a movie is what prevails. It's a pretty impressive special effect.

Full Review

Janet Maslin

One of the film's more likable aspects is its certainty that nothing's sacred.

Full Review

User reviews

Mark Blasius October 19, 2013

MST 3000 IS THE BEST! DON`T DOUBT ME ON THIS.

A Google User September 12, 2012

Love it! I've seen this a million times and still laugh whenever I watch!

Scott Miller December 29, 2013

Great comedy Great team that makes fun of older movies, they now do riff trax which is awesome.

Michael Verrastro April 19, 2013

Love this movie! Wish they made more.

A Google User November 16, 2012

Hilarious Absolutely love it!!

A Google User August 3, 2012

Amazing! What could I possibly say?

Cast and credits

Actors	Michael J. Nelson, Jim Mallon, John Brady, Kevin Murphy, Trace Beaulieu
Producers	Jim Mallon
Director	Jim Mallon
Writers	Michael J. Nelson, Trace Beaulieu, Jim Mallon, Kevin Murphy, Mary Jo Pehl, Paul Chaplin, Bridget Jones

Additional information

Rotten tomatoes® score

73%

Audio language

English (Stereo)

Subtitles

English

Rental period

Start within 30 days, finish within 24 hours.

Run time

74 minutes

Rating

PG-13

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