Innerspace

Innerspace, stylized as InnerSPACE, is a 1987 American science fiction comedy film directed by Joe Dante and produced by Michael Finnell, inspired by the 1966 film Fantastic Voyage. The film stars Dennis Quaid, Martin Short, Meg Ryan, Robert Picardo, and Kevin McCarthy.

Film · TMDB

6.8

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.

Released: 1987-07-01120 minDir: Joe DanteAction, Comedy, Science FictionBudget: $27.0MBox office: $25.9M

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Cast

Dennis Quaid as Lt. Tuck Pendleton
Martin Short as Jack Putter
Meg Ryan as Lydia Maxwell
Kevin McCarthy as Victor Eugene Scrimshaw
Fiona Lewis as Dr. Margaret Canker
Vernon Wells as Mr. Igoe

Themes

experiment
san francisco, california

Article

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Contents

Plot
Cast
Production
Awards
Reception
Box office
Critical response
Notes
See also
References
External links

Innerspace was released in the United States by Warner Bros. The film received positive reviews from critics, grossed an estimated $95 million worldwide, and won an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, the only film directed by Dante to do so.