Waterskiing, rivalry, and camp shenanigans collide as Camp Lakeview fights for survival.
MEATBALLS 4
There's only one thing wilder, crazier and sexier then last summer - this summer.
Ricky is the hottest waterskiing instructor around, and he has just been rehired by his former employer/camp to whip up attendance. However, the camp is in serious financial trouble and the owner of a rival, more popular, camp wants to buy them out. Thus, the two camps engage in a winner-take-all competition that will settle the rivalry once and for all.
Quick Answer
Meatballs 4 is a 1992 American comedy film directed by Bob Logan about a struggling summer camp that must defeat a rival camp in a waterskiing competition to avoid being bought out and turned into a golf course.
Programmer's Pick
If you crave slapstick summer camp chaos mixed with waterskiing stunts and 1990s comedic flair, this fourth entry in the Meatballs saga won’t disappoint. Corey Feldman brings his signature energy, and Sarah Douglas is delightfully conniving as the would-be camp usurper. Expect bikinis, pranks, and a camp rivalry that refuses to take itself seriously.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Bob Logan
- Writer
- Bob Logan
- Release
- 1992
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Comedy
- Also Known As
- Pulpety 4, Meatballs IV, Happy Campers, Summer Vacation
Why This Matters
Originally developed as a standalone comedy-drama called Happy Campers, this film was reworked mid-production to become the final entry in the Meatballs series, illustrating how projects can be reshaped to fit established franchises.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
The fate of Camp Lakeview hinges on a waterskiing competition, bringing athletic spectacle and campy drama to the forefront.
From sabotage to flatulence gags, the film doubles down on classic summer camp antics and over-the-top hijinks.
Feldman headlines as the irrepressible waterski instructor, injecting every scene with his trademark charisma.
Expect cheeky moments as characters break the fourth wall and talk directly to the audience, adding meta-humor to the mix.
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Questions from the Vault
Who directed Meatballs 4? +
Meatballs 4 was directed by Bob Logan.
When was Meatballs 4 released? +
Meatballs 4 was released in 1992.
How long is Meatballs 4? +
Meatballs 4 has a runtime of 84 minutes.
What genre is Meatballs 4? +
Meatballs 4 is a comedy film.
