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Name: (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1
Director: Michael Herbig
Released: 2004
Duration: 87 min
Rating: 6.2

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Hundreds of years after humans have settled on Mars, Regulator Rogul and Lord Jens Maul, lead a force of Martians to Earth in order to conquer the planet. Queen Metaphor looks to the gay heroes aboard the spaceship Surprise -- Captain Kork, Mr. Spuck, and first engineer Schrotty -- for help.

Rated NR • 2004 • 1h 27m

Directed by Michael Herbig

6.2

400+

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Age

13+

(T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1 is a German sci-fi parody of 'Star Trek' and 'Star Wars', and its unrated status is misleading; it contains content comparable to a US PG-13 rating. The film's humor is primarily driven by persistent, strong sexual innuendo and campy, stereotypical portrayals of its gay main characters, Captain Kork and Mr. Spuck. The most prominent examples include a spaceship shaped like male genitalia and numerous… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Michael Herbig

Rick Kavanian

Christian Tramitz

Anja Kling

Til Schweiger

Sky du Mont

Hans-Michael Rehberg

Hans Peter Hallwachs

Reiner Schöne

Christoph Maria Herbst

Siegfried Terpoorten

Tim Wilde

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Content severity in (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1

Sex Strong 7/10

Violence Strong 5/10

Language Moderate 3/10

Substances Moderate 3/10

Themes Moderate 4/10

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0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
0:10 ♥ Sex & Nudity 6/10
0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10

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Sex and nudity in (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1

Contains frequent and strong sexual innuendo, though no nudity or explicit acts. The central spaceship, the 'Surprise', is designed to look like a penis and testicles. The main characters, Captain Kork and Mr. Spuck, are flamboyant gay stereotypes who openly flirt with a male taxi driver. Other gags include their desire to enter the 'Miss Waikiki' beauty pageant and a climactic joke where a character proves he is from the future with a vibrating thermometer he had inserted anally. The film's title is also a…

Violence and gore in (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1

All violence is comedic, slapstick, and free of blood or serious injury. There are cartoonish space battles with ships exploding without any depiction of casualties. A space taxi is chased and crashes in a fiery but harmless manner. Other scenes include a clumsy medieval tournament with comedic jousting and a small alien that comically explodes in a puff after being given an asthma inhaler.

Language in (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1

Language is not a primary focus of the humor. The original German audio may contain some mild to moderate profanity (equivalent to 'hell,' 'damn,' or German 'scheiße'), but it is infrequent. The humor relies on sight gags and situational comedy more than foul language.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1

There is one brief, comedic scene of substance use. A tiny alien is shown to be a 'beer-guzzling' creature and eagerly tries to drink more before it is dispatched. One other scene may feature social drinking in a Wild West saloon setting, but it is minor.

Mature themes in (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1

The primary theme is parody, specifically of sci-fi franchises. A significant thematic element for parents to consider is the portrayal of the main characters. They are presented as gay heroes, but the humor is derived from broad, campy, and flamboyant stereotypes that may seem dated or offensive to modern audiences. Other light themes include friendship, self-sacrifice (played for laughs), and fish-out-of-water situations.

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Is (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1 appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1 is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1 is a German sci-fi parody of 'Star Trek' and 'Star Wars', and its unrated status is misleading; it contains content comparable to a US PG-13 rating. The film's humor is primarily…

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(T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1 is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

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(T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1 runs 87 minutes, directed by Michael Herbig, released in 2004.

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