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Space Cadet

- Houston has a new problem.

Tiffany "Rex" Simpson has always dreamed of going to space, and her "doctored" application lands her in NASA's ultra-competitive astronaut training program. In over her head, can this Florida girl rely on her quick wits, moxie and determination to get through training and into the cosmos before she blows her cover?

Release Date : 2024-07-04

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Stampede VenturesAmazon MGM Studios

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Character Name : Rex Simpson

Original Name : Emma Roberts

Gender : Female

Character Name : Logan O'Leary

Original Name : Tom Hopper

Gender : Male

Character Name : Nadine Cai

Original Name : Poppy Liu

Gender : Female

Character Name : Pam Proctor

Original Name : Gabrielle Union

Gender : Female

Character Name : Violet Marie Vislawski

Original Name : Kuhoo Verma

Gender : Female

Character Name : Dr. Stacy Kellogg

Original Name : Desi Lydic

Gender : Female

Character Name : Toddrick Spencer

Original Name : Sebastián Yatra

Gender : Male

Character Name : Rex's Dad (Calvin Simpson)

Original Name : Sam Robards

Gender : Male

Character Name : Rudolph Bolton

Original Name : Dave Foley

Gender : Male

Character Name : Grace Jackson

Original Name : Yasha Jackson

Gender : Female

Character Name : Captain Jack Mancini

Original Name : Andrew Call

Gender : Male

Character Name : Miriam Osprey

Original Name : Josephine Huang

Gender : Male

Character Name : Hector Kaneko

Original Name : Troy Iwata

Gender : Male

Character Name : Rex Simpson - 8 years old

Original Name : Caroline Concannon

Gender : Male

Character Name : Gator Greg

Original Name : John Ahlin

Gender : Male

Character Name : Johnny

Original Name : Tómas Matos

Gender : Male

Character Name : Bingo

Original Name : Fergie L. Philippe

Gender : Male

Character Name : Paris

Original Name : Alli Brown

Gender : Female

Character Name : Kendra

Original Name : Glo Tavarez

Gender : Male

Character Name : Erin

Original Name : Allegra Heart

Gender : Female

Character Name : Cold Water Dude

Original Name : Neal Davidson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Rex's Mom (Tara Simpson)

Original Name : Natasha Warner

Gender : Male

Character Name : Condemned Mansion Tourist

Original Name : Makia Martin

Gender : Female

Character Name : Miles the Med Tech

Original Name : Max Jenkins

Gender : Male

Character Name : Tourist Mom

Original Name : Alyson Schacherer

Gender : Male

Character Name : Dee Bellevue

Original Name : Shirley Roeca

Gender : Female

Character Name : Captain Elvis Popowski

Original Name : Joshua Harto

Gender : Male

Character Name : Departing Ascan

Original Name : Merritt Janson

Gender : Female

Character Name : Flight Captain

Original Name : Alexis Suarez

Gender : Male

Character Name : Drunk Customer (Lucas)

Original Name : Drew Powell

Gender : Male

Character Name : Head of Security

Original Name : Eddie A. Bryant

Gender : Male

Character Name : Security Guard

Original Name : Kevin Downes

Gender : Male

Character Name : Astronaut #1

Original Name : Michael J. Massimino

Gender : Male

Character Name : Astronaut #2

Original Name : Gideon Yu

Gender : Male

Character Name : Astronaut #3

Original Name : Les Ware

Gender : Male

Character Name : Sweaty Ascan

Original Name : Brennan Joseph Taylor

Gender : Male

Character Name : Guidance Counselor

Original Name : Kimberly Pauley

Gender : Male

Character Name : Beach Partygoer

Original Name : Cooper Silverman

Gender : Male

Character Name : Space Camp Girl #1

Original Name : Samira Sardella

Gender : Male

Character Name : Space Camp Girl #2

Original Name : Ollie Gregorio

Gender : Male

Character Name : Space Camp Girl #3

Original Name : Jaynalie Rios

Gender : Male

Character Name : Tourist Kid #1

Original Name : Wilder Garcia-Harto

Gender : Male

Character Name : Tourist Kid #2

Original Name : August Garcia-Harto

Gender : Male

Reviews

Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

@screenzealots

2025-04-04

I can’t bring myself to say that the wild, goofy, family-friendly comedy “Space Cadet” is actually a good movie, but it does deliver a lot of daffy fun. This one feels like a Disney Channel movie for a slightly older crowd (think 1997’s “RocketMan“ — not the Elton John biopic), but way more over-the-top. It’s absurd, but still mildly enjoyable (especially if your standards are very low). Rex Simpson (Emma Roberts) is a quirky Florida girl with dreams of being an astronaut. After some creative “doctoring” of her resume and application, Rex lands herself in NASA’s ultra-competitive astronaut training program. This fish out of water has absolutely no business being there, but that doesn’t stop her from using her charm and quick wits to try to fulfill her dream of going to outer space. The movie is ridiculous, but in a fun way. It doesn’t take itself seriously at all. The jokes, while cheesy, land more often than not. There’s a lot of how is this happening? moments, but it never quite crosses into cringe territory. Most of the credit goes to the charismatic Roberts, who is just so highly watchable. She carries the film with her charm and comedic timing, making even the corniest bits feel fun. The supporting cast adds to the chaos, with Poppy Liu playing Rex’s best friend, Nadine, who’s equally clueless but super supportive. Gabrielle Union and Tom Hopper are solid as the NASA program directors, but honestly, it’s Roberts who steals the show. She’s so magnetic and funny that you kind of forget how silly the whole thing is. “Space Cadet” isn’t going to win any awards for its wacky, unpredictable plot or depth, but if you’re looking for a light, funny flick that you can watch with the kids and grandma, it definitely fits the bill. It’s not good, but it’ll do. By: Louisa Moore / SCREEN ZEALOTS