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Innerspace

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Innerspace

PG

Released Jul 1, 1987

1h 59m

Comedy

Fantasy

Adventure

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A scientifically miniaturized marine unexpectedly finds himself floating around the body of a hypochondriac, and trying to outwit saboteurs who want the device that shrank him. Attempts by his colleagues to retrieve the little man - protected inside a tiny submersible - are hampered by the would-be thieves.

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Critics Consensus

A manic, overstuffed blend of sci-fi, comedy, and romance, Innerspace nonetheless charms, thanks to Martin Short's fine performance and the insistent zaniness of the plot.

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Sheila Benson

Los Angeles Times

Densely inventive and consistently hilarious.

Aug 6, 2020

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

''Innerspace'' is a classic example of a film that would achieve more if it tried less. But it still is an ambitious comedy made funny by Short's sweet performance...

Rated: 3/4

Aug 6, 2020

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Ian Nathan

Empire Magazine

It doesn't have the dark edge of Joe Dante's other works, but brilliant performances by Martin Short and Meg Ryan make it a joy from start to finish.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 6, 2020

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People Staff

People Magazine

Watching Innerspace is like riding a familiar roller coaster: It's decent fun but the thrill is gone.

Aug 6, 2020

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Lawrence O'Toole

Maclean's Magazine

Noisy, witless and filled with unimpressive simulations of human tissue, Innerspace is a perfect example of small minds finding a suitable subject.

Aug 6, 2020

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Ángel Luis Inurria

El Pais (Spain)

It's entertaining and pleasing. [Full Review in Spanish]

Jun 15, 2020

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jacob c

Though perhaps a little too muddled for its own good, Innerspace is still great fun as a sci-fi comedy adventure, with superb special effects. Not to mention, Martin Short is a hoot.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/16/25

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Jacopo D

Molto ma molto bello, non me l'aspettavo

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/25

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Tyler N

Standard made-for-profit Hollywood movie. Not genuine. Not my kind of thing. The 80s has such a fun and happy vibe associated with it but this will removed from my 80s movie list.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/17/25

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Shaun R

This film takes me back to my childhood and it’s still an entertaining film now. There’s very few films like Innerspace and a lot of the effects still hold its own today. Martin Short is typically funny in his own sweet way and Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan both peaked at this time.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/20/24

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Leaburn O

Fun and we enjoyed watching this silly tale but objectively it is utterly daft and hasn't aged too great. Watched it on DVD.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/29/24

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Jay H

This should have been the biggest hit of Summer 1987. Enormously entertaining.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/25/23

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Synopsis

A scientifically miniaturized marine unexpectedly finds himself floating around the body of a hypochondriac, and trying to outwit saboteurs who want the device that shrank him. Attempts by his colleagues to retrieve the little man - protected inside a tiny submersible - are hampered by the would-be thieves.

Director: Joe Dante
Producer: Michael Finnell
Screenwriter: Jeffrey Boam
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Warner Bros., Guber-Peters Company, Amblin Entertainment
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 1, 1987, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $25.9M
Runtime: 1h 59m
Sound Mix: Surround

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