# Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996)

> A captive viewer and his wisecracking robot companions turn a mad scientist’s cinematic torture test into a gleeful battle of riffs against schlock science fiction.

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## Facts

- Runtime: 73 min
- Genres: Science Fiction, Comedy
- Director: Jim Mallon
- Cast: Michael J. Nelson, Trace Beaulieu, Kevin Murphy, Jim Mallon, John Brady, Rex Reason, Faith Domergue, Jeff Morrow
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117128/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, irreverent, campy, cult movie night, comedy marathon

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