Camp Nowhere (1994)

10% of critics liked it
(10 reviews)
53% of users liked it
(27,744 ratings)

This light-hearted comedy depicts a typical summer camp, but with a special twist: this camp was designed by the campers themselves! "Mud" Himmel is a nerd. Once again he is faced with attending computer camp. His buddy Zack will be marching into go to military camp while Trish is acting happy about… More This light-hearted comedy depicts a typical summer camp, but with a special twist: this camp was designed by the campers themselves! "Mud" Himmel is a nerd. Once again he is faced with attending computer camp. His buddy Zack will be marching into go to military camp while Trish is acting happy about theater camp. That Gaby is going again to fat camp weighs heavily upon her mind. None of them are thrilled with their camp prospects and it is rebellious Mud who suggest that they create their own, secret camp. Enter Dennis Van Welker, their crazy high school drama instructor. He offers to join the conspiracy and act as their camp counselor. Just as it looks as if the four misfits are going to have a really great summer together, two dozen of their peers find out about the camp and decide to come along. For a time it's one big chaotic party. But as the kids act out their camp fantasies, they are gaining valuable insight into their lives. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 36 min.
Directed By: Jonathan Prince
Genres: Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Comedy

In Theaters: Aug 26, 1994 Wide
On DVD: Aug 5, 2003

Critic Reviews

, Variety
A truly interesting situation which the filmmakers generally leave wilting in the sun.
Hal Hinson, Washington Post
It's sweet, likable and even vaguely hip.
, TV Guide's Movie Guide
Elements were in place for a fun time here, but it just didn't happen...
Pam Gelman, Common Sense Media
Camp Nowhere should go nowhere near kids.
Brant Bingamon, Austin Chronicle
No kid is going to buy into a movie that revolves around a geek who isn't a geek and a fat girl who isn't fat.
Bob Bloom, Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
A silly kids movie that should have gone straight to video.
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
As lovably "kooky" as Christopher Lloyd may be ... he can't do much on his own.
Chris Hicks, Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Innocent fun and should appeal to the pre-teen audience.

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Featured Audience Ratings

Alexander W

This is what youth is all about, some people like Goonies but I like this one better. Its just very cool and clean
Lafe F

A cheaply made harmless summer camp comedy for kids. It has a few laughs.
Leigh R

Okay film.
Juan C

a comedy that is serously going nowhere! and only christopher lloyd can save this comedy, and with no help and all it came is a sortiof funny annoyance, sorry chris, you tried your best. D+
Sarah P

A past childhood favorite and a guilty pleasure of today and also its a camping movie which I have a soft spot for!

Cast

            Jonathan Jackson as Morris "Mud" Himmel

            Christopher Lloyd as Dennis Van Welker

            Andrew Keegan as Zack Dell

            Marnette Patterson as Trish Prescott

            Melody Kay as Gaby Nowicki

            Ray Baker as Norris Prescott

            Kate Mulgrew as Rachel Prescott

            Wendy Makkena as Dr. Celeste Dunbar

            Peter Scolari as Donald Himmel

            Romy Walthall as Nancy Himmel

            Peter Onorati as Karl Dell

            T.R. Polk as M.Emmett Walsh

            Burgess Meredith as Fein

            Donzaleigh Abernathy as Walter's Mom

            Maryedith Burrell as Gwen Nowicki

            Ron Fassler as Drama Dad

            Krystle Mataras as Amber

            Tiffany Mataras as Ashley

            William John Murphy as Trooper

            Devin Oatway as Tim

            John Putch as Neil Garbus

            Kevin Scannell as Manager Country Store

            Brian Wagner as Lenny

            M. Emmet Walsh as T.R. Polk

            Thomas F. Wilson as Lt. Eliot Hendricks

            Romy Windsor as Nancy Himmel

            Michael Zorek as Chez Cheez Guy

            Jonathan Prince as Mr. Burkey

            Allison Mack as Heather

            Patrick LaBrecque as Grocery Checker

            Heather DeLoach as Eileen
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