(T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1
Seen it?2004 | 87 min | Comedy, Science Fiction, Adventure
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 8 times its budget, but almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, sci-fi fans and adventure fans. If you loved Galaxy Quest or Star Trek, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone, mind-bending.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Hundreds of years after humans have settled on Mars, Regulator Rogul and Lord Jens Maul lead a force of Martians to Earth in order to conquer the planet. Queen Metaphor looks to the gay heroes aboard the Dreamship Surprise – Captain Kork, Mr. Spuck, and first engineer Schrotty – for help.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$76 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Herbig
- Michael HerbigBrigitte Spuck / Winnetouch / H2O2 / Abahachi
- Rick KavanianJens Maul / Schrotty / Pulle / Cleaner / Santa Maria-Announcer
- Christian TramitzCaptain Kork
- Anja KlingQueen Metapha
- Til SchweigerRock Fertig Aus
- Sky du MontWilliam the Last / Santa Maria
- Hans-Michael RehbergRegulator Rogul
- Hans Peter HallwachsKonsul Kanon
- Reiner SchöneSenator Bean
- Christoph Maria HerbstWilliam's Adviser