Space Cadet (2024)

★ 5.5 1h 50m 289 votes IMDb

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?

Space Cadet

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Cast

Emma Roberts
Emma Roberts as Rex Simpson Age 35 · Rhinebeck, New York, USA Emma Rose Roberts (born February 10, 1991) is an American actress, singer and producer. Known for her performances spanning multiple film and television genres, her work in the horror and thriller gen...
Tom Hopper
Tom Hopper as Logan O'Leary Age 41 · Coalville, Leicestershire, England, UK Tom Hopper (born 28 January 1985 in Coalville, Leicestershire) is an English actor who has appeared in several television programmes and films including Merlin, Doctor Who, Casualty and Tormented..
Poppy Liu
Poppy Liu as Nadine Cai Age 34 · Xi'an, Shaanxi, China Poppy Liu is a Chinese-American actress, activist and poet, known for her roles in the sitcoms Sunnyside, Hacks, and iCarly..
Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union as Pam Proctor Age 53 · Omaha, Nebraska, USA Gabrielle Monique Union-Wade (born October 29, 1972) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in The Brothers (2001), Deliver Us from Eva (2003), Bad Boys II (2003), Daddy's Little Girls (20...
Kuhoo Verma
Kuhoo Verma as Violet Marie Vislawski Age 29 · New York City, New York, USA Kuhoo Verma is an actress known for Murder Mystery 2 (2023), Plan B (2021), and The Big Sick (2017). She appeared off-Broadway in Fairycakes and Octet..
Desi Lydic
Desi Lydic as Dr. Stacy Kellogg Age 44 · Louisville, Kentucky, USA Lani Desmonet "Desi" Lydic (born June 30, 1981, height 5' 7½" (1,71 m)) is an American actress. She got her start in the 2001 parody film Not Another Teen Movie. She has also starred in the Spike min...

Audience Reviews

Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots Apr 04, 2025
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

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