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Movie Overview
Meatballs is a Comedy film. It has an IMDb rating of 5.8/10, based on 309 votes.
Directed by: Ivan Reitman
Produced by: André Link, John Dunning, Daniel Goldberg
Storyline
Tripper is the head counselor at a budget summer camp called Camp Northstar. In truth, he's young at heart and only marginally more mature than the campers themselves. Tripper befriends Rudy, a loner camper who has trouble fitting in. As Tripper inspires his young charges to defeat rival Camp Mohawk in the annual Olympiad competition, Rudy plays matchmaker between Tripper and Roxanne, a female counselor at Northstar.
Quick Facts
| Release Date | 1979-06-28 |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 92 minutes |
| Budget | $1,207,520 |
| Box Office | N/A |
| Languages | English |
Cast & Characters
The film features remarkable performances by the following actors:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Bill Murray | Tripper Harrison |
| Harvey Atkin | Morty |
| Russ Banham | Crockett |
| Kristine DeBell | A.L. |
| Todd Hoffman | Wheels |
| Matt Craven | Hardware |
| Kate Lynch | Roxanne |
| Sarah Torgov | Candace |
| Keith Knight | Fink |
| Chris Makepeace | Rudy |
Production Details
| Production Companies | Canadian Film Development Corporation, Famous Players, Haliburton Films |
|---|---|
| Filming Locations | Canada |
| Cinematographers | N/A |
Critical Reception
This movie currently has an IMDb rating of 5.8/10, based on 309 votes. Reviews reflect audience appreciation of its unique qualities.
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Recommendations
- Modern Problems
- Neighbors
- The Stone Roses: Made of Stone
- Rock 'n' Roll High School
- Up the Creek
- Saturday the 14th
- Too Late for Tears
- Meatballs 4: To the Rescue
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- Meatballs: Part II
- Blood & Donuts
- Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise
- The Last Detail
- Quick Change
- Jason and the Argonauts
- Animal House
- Flatliners
- The Titan
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Why Watch?
If you’re a fan of Comedy, Meatballs is highly recommended. From its performances to its unique storytelling, it’s bound to leave an impression.
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