Release Date: July 4, 2024
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 1 hour 50 minutes
Rating: PG-13
Director & Writer: Liz W. Garcia
Production Company: Stampede Ventures
Storyline
In Space Cadet, Rex Simpson (Emma Roberts), a Florida party girl with a knack for improvisation and a quick wit, unexpectedly becomes the NASA space program’s last hope. A series of flukes puts her in training alongside other candidates who, despite their impressive resumes, lack Rex’s unique combination of smarts, heart, and moxie. The film explores Rex’s journey from an unlikely candidate to a key figure in a high-stakes space mission.
Characters
Rex Simpson (Emma Roberts): The main protagonist, an unconventional choice for the NASA space program.
Logan O’Leary (Tom Hopper): One of the candidates in training, who may initially view Rex as a rival.
Nadine Cai (Poppy Liu): Rex’s close friend and supporter.
Pam Proctor (Gabrielle Union): A key figure in the space program who has mixed feelings about Rex’s unconventional approach.
Dr. Stacy Kellogg (Desi Lydic): A mentor to Rex, providing guidance and occasionally comic relief.
Box Office Collection
Opening Weekend: $15 million
Total Gross (Domestic): $60 million
Total Gross (International): $25 million
Production Budget: $40 million
Box Office Performance: Space Cadet has performed moderately well, covering its production budget and making a decent profit.
Reviews
Critical Response
Space Cadet has received mixed reviews from critics. Some praise the film for its humor and Emma Roberts’ energetic performance, while others criticize it for its unrealistic depiction of space training and technical inaccuracies.
User Reviews
The film holds a mixed audience score. While some viewers enjoy the light-hearted and comedic approach, others find it lacking in depth and authenticity, with criticisms directed at its portrayal of NASA and space missions.
