Comedy Cult Classic

It’s camp versus camp as waterskiing and wild antics decide the fate of Camp Lakeview.

MEATBALLS 4

1992 · 1h 24m · R · Comedy

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.

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If you ever wanted to see summer camp politics decided by a waterskiing instructor, you’ve found your film.

Programmer's Pick

Corey Feldman trades moonwalking for water skis in this R-rated summer camp free-for-all, where sabotage and slapstick are just part of the daily schedule. With Sarah Douglas scheming to bulldoze the fun, it’s up to a ragtag band of waterskiers (and their questionable teamwork) to keep Camp Lakeview afloat—literally.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Quick Answer

What is Meatballs 4 about?

Meatballs 4 is a 1992 American comedy film directed by Bob Logan about a waterskiing instructor who helps save a summer camp by leading its team in a competition against a rival camp owner intent on turning their camp into a golf course.

Synopsis

When the wealthy and scheming Monica Shavetts (Sarah Douglas) intends to buy Camp Lakeview and turn it into a golf course, owner Neil Peterson (Jack Nance) hires the young and spunky Ricky Wade (Corey Feldman) to handle the situation. Ricky has a bold idea: He wants the summer camp's waterskiing team to compete with Monica's rival team from Camp Twin Oaks. The showdown will determine Camp Lakeview's future, and the underhanded Monica will stop at nothing to win.

Details & Specs

Director: Bob Logan
Writer: Bob Logan
Release: 1992
Runtime: 1h 24m
Genres: Comedy
Also Known As: Pulpety 4, Meatballs IV, Happy Campers, Summer Vacation

Why Cult

Waterskiing Showdown

The fate of Camp Lakeview hangs on a high-stakes waterski competition, making for aquatic stunts and campy rivalry.

Corey Feldman Comedy

See Corey Feldman as the camp’s hottest waterski instructor, taking on both a summer job and a villainous takeover plot.

Camp vs Camp Antagonism

The classic underdog camp faces sabotage and dirty tricks from a rival camp owner bent on golf course domination.

Themes & Keywords

summer camp rivalry competition waterskiing underdog camp lake waterski instructor camp owner scheming antagonist waterskis golf course

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meatballs 4 about? +

Meatballs 4 follows Ricky Wade, a waterskiing instructor hired to save Camp Lakeview from being bought out and turned into a golf course, leading to a showdown competition with a rival camp.

When was Meatballs 4 released? +

Meatballs 4 was released in 1992.

Who directed Meatballs 4? +

Meatballs 4 was directed by Bob Logan.

How long is Meatballs 4? +

Meatballs 4 has a runtime of 84 minutes.

What genre is Meatballs 4? +

Meatballs 4 is a comedy film.

Where can I watch Meatballs 4? +

You can watch Meatballs 4 on SassyFlix.