Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
1996, English. Directed by Jim Mallon.
Every year Hollywood makes hundreds of movies. This is one of them!
In the not-too-distant future, the evil Dr. Forrester forces a temp named Mike into a series of experiments, where he's forced to watch cheesy movies so the mad scientist can monitor his mind. However, as Mike can't control where the movies begin or end, he'll try to keep his sanity with the help of his robot friends.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 238 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Jim MallonDirector
- Michael J. NelsonMike Nelson
- Trace BeaulieuCrow T. Robot (voice) / Dr. Clayton Forrester
- Kevin MurphyTom Servo (voice)
- Jim MallonGypsy (voice)
- John BradyBenkitnorf
- Rex ReasonDr. Cal Meacham (archive footage)
- Faith DomergueDr. Ruth Adams (archive footage)
- Jeff MorrowExeter (archive footage)
- Lance FullerBrack (archive footage)
- Robert NicholsJoe Wilson (archive footage)
- Russell JohnsonSteve Carlson (archive footage)
- Douglas SpencerThe Monitor of Metaluna (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 19 April 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael J. Nelson, Trace Beaulieu, Jim Mallon
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $1M
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What Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie is based on
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie is based on Mystery Science Theater 3000, a television series by Joel Hodgson.
Television series
Mystery Science Theater 3000
By Joel Hodgson
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Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie: quick answers
Is Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 238 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie?
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Does Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie on?
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie?
If you liked Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie, try Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!, Spaceballs, Flesh Gordon.
Who directed Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie?
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996) was directed by Jim Mallon and stars Michael J. Nelson, Trace Beaulieu, Kevin Murphy.
What is Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie based on?
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie is based on Mystery Science Theater 3000, a television series by Joel Hodgson.