Space Cadet
A free-spirited Florida underdog bluffs her way into NASA training and discovers that charisma, intelligence, and heart may matter more than a polished résumé.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- earnest
- hopeful
- lazy sunday
- light date night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film earnest and occasionally daffy but undermined by tired jokes and a muddled screenplay.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Rex's Florida party-girl background contrasts with NASA candidates whose formal resumés appear stronger, while her smarts, heart, and moxie make her a viable astronaut trainee.
The central NASA training group pits Rex against candidates with better resumés, making personal qualities as important as qualifications.
NASA training supplies the high-stakes professional backdrop while the film maintains an earnest, hopeful, and over-the-top comic register.
Rex's astronaut dream and entry into NASA training place a woman at the center of an elite space-program environment.
Films like Space Cadet, and why
RocketMan
shared workplace training comedy, underdog ambition, and lighthearted space-program setting
Legally Blonde
shared fish-out-of-water humor, inspirational underdog arc, and female-led professional competition
The Internship
shared optimistic comedy, ensemble camaraderie, and personal reinvention through demanding training
Movie Details
- Director
- Liz W. Garcia
- Release Date
- 2024-07-04
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 5.5 / 10 (309)
Cast
- Emma Roberts
- Tom Hopper
- Poppy Liu
- Gabrielle Union
- Kuhoo Verma
- Desi Lydic
- Sebastián Yatra
- Sam Robards
- Dave Foley
- Yasha Jackson
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Space Cadet about?
- A free-spirited Florida underdog bluffs her way into NASA training and discovers that charisma, intelligence, and heart may matter more than a polished résumé.
- What is Space Cadet like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Space Cadet as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Space Cadet violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Space Cadet.
- What did critics think of Space Cadet?
- Critics broadly found the film earnest and occasionally daffy but undermined by tired jokes and a muddled screenplay.
- Which films are like Space Cadet?
- Films with a similar feel include RocketMan, Legally Blonde, and The Internship.
- How long is Space Cadet?
- Space Cadet runs 110 minutes.
- Where can I watch Space Cadet?
- In United States, Space Cadet streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
