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Innerspace

1987 · Movie · 120 min
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69/100

Averaged across 10 ratings · 159.6K votes

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A rebellious test pilot is miniaturized in a experimental pod for a secret mission. A freak accident causes him to be injected into the body of an anxious grocery store clerk. The pilot must communicate with the man from the inside to get them both to safety, leading the clerk on a chaotic adventure he never expected.

Details

Director
Joe Dante
Released
1 July 1987
Country
United States
Language
English
Runtime
120 min
Rated
PG
Budget
$27.0M
Box office
$25.9M
Awards
4 wins, 3 nominations

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Awards & nominations

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4 major awards won · 4 wins from 7 nominations across 2 ceremonies

60th Academy Awards 1988 Best Visual Effects Harley Jessup Winner
60th Academy Awards 1988 Best Visual Effects Dennis Muren Winner
60th Academy Awards 1988 Best Visual Effects Bill George Winner
60th Academy Awards 1988 Best Visual Effects Kenneth F. Smith Winner
Saturn Award 1988 Best Director Nominee
Saturn Award 1988 Best Special Effects Nominee
Saturn Award 1988 Best Science Fiction Film Nominee

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