Innerspace (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1987, Innerspace is an action, comedy and science fiction film directed by Joe Dante, running about 120 minutes. “This summer take a trip you'll never forget.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Test pilot Tuck Pendleton volunteers to test a special vessel for a miniaturization experiment. Accidentally injected into a neurotic hypochondriac, Jack Putter, Tuck must convince Jack to find his ex-girlfriend, Lydia Maxwell, to help him extract Tuck and his ship and re-enlarge them before his oxygen runs out.
Who’s in it. Innerspace stars Martin Short as Jack Putter, Dennis Quaid as Lt. Tuck Pendleton, Meg Ryan as Lydia Maxwell and Kevin McCarthy as Victor Eugene Scrimshaw, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Innerspace has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $25.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Innerspace page.
If you liked it. Fans of Innerspace tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Innerspace (1987)?
- In US, Innerspace is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Innerspace worth watching?
- Innerspace holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Innerspace?
- Innerspace stars Martin Short, Dennis Quaid, Meg Ryan, Kevin McCarthy and Fiona Lewis.
- When was Innerspace released?
- Innerspace was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.