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Camp Nowhere (1994): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Camp Nowhere is a 1994 comedy drama starring Peter Scolari as Donald Himmel, Romy Walthall and Jonathan Jackson. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $10.5 million worldwide.

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Camp Nowhere (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Genres
Comedy , Family , Drama
Original language
English
Studio
Hollywood Pictures
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Camp Nowhere About?

The premise of Camp Nowhere without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Morris “Mud” Himmel dreads being forced into a traditional summer camp by his over‑protective parents. He discovers his friends share the same fate, so they devise a scheme to fool everyone by creating their own rule‑free camp where they can run wild without counselors, parents or rules. Their scheme makes the summer chaotic and unforgettable.

Camp Nowhere Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • slimehouse
  • kids playing in mud
  • summer camp
  • children kissing
  • covered in mud
  • riding a bicycle into water
  • sexual awakening
  • adirondack mountains
  • skinny dipping
  • first love
  • camping
  • show of hands
+38 more
  • wad of money
  • letter writing
  • teen angst
  • false name
  • pie in the face
  • pie fight
  • forest adventure
  • cigarette smoking
  • group
  • teacher
  • doctor
  • upstate new york
  • mountains
  • new york state
  • 1990s
  • friend
  • drama teacher
  • mud
  • tween girl
  • record player
  • toy
  • kiss on the cheek
  • two word title
  • convertible
  • money in sock
  • adult child friendship
  • applause
  • spotlight
  • father son hug
  • handshake
  • waking someone
  • sandwich
  • parent child relationship
  • mother daughter relationship
  • christmas tree
  • covered in flour
  • reference to tennessee williams
  • high five
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Cast & crew

Camp Nowhere Cast & Characters

Peter Scolari leads the cast as Donald Himmel, with Romy Walthall as Nancy Himmel and Jonathan Jackson as Morris 'Mud' Himmel.

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Plot

Camp Nowhere Plot Summary

What happens in Camp Nowhere from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Twelve-year-old Morris ‘Mud’ Himmel, Jonathan Jackson, faces a summer problem: his parents want him to attend a boring computer camp. Determined to avoid it, he teams with friends to hatch a plan for a summer camp with no parents, no counselors, and no rules. Word of the scheme spreads, and soon other kids want to join the made-up camp.

Full summary

The whole story of Camp Nowhere, scene by scene

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Box office

Camp Nowhere Box Office

Camp Nowhere grossed $10.5 million worldwide.

1994 box office

Worldwide gross

$10.5M

US & Canada
$10.5M
Videos

Camp Nowhere Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Camp Nowhere
  • Trailer Camp Nowhere Movie Trailer 1994 - TV Spot
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Camp Nowhere?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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  10. Question 10: not answered

Which actor portrays the twelve‑year‑old protagonist, Morris "Mud" Himmel?
Cars

Cars in Camp Nowhere

19 cars on screen, including the 1975 AMC Gremlin and the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice.

All 19 cars
  • 1975 AMC Gremlin in Camp Nowhere 1975 AMC Gremlin Main role
  • 1991 Chevrolet Caprice in Camp Nowhere 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Important role
  • International Harvester Loadstar in Camp Nowhere International Harvester Loadstar Important role
  • 1993 BMW 750iL E32 in Camp Nowhere 1993 BMW 750iL E32 Minor role
Details

Camp Nowhere Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “瘋狂夏令營” and “Ferien total verrückt”.

Also known as
  • 瘋狂夏令營
  • Ferien total verrückt
  • Un campamento en ninguna parte
  • Vacanze a modo nostro
  • Затерянный лагерь
  • 僕たちのサマーキャンプ／親の居ぬ間に…
  • 僕たちのサマーキャンプ～親の居ぬ間に…～
  • Seholsincs csapat
  • Férias em Alto Astral
  • Sommarlägret
  • Tabăra Niciunde
  • Загублений табір
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  • Všechno je dovoleno!
  • Obóz marzeń
  • 비밀 캠프
  • 疯狂夏令营
  • Všetko je dovolené!
  • Svajonių stovykla
  • 僕たちのサマーキャンプ／親の居ぬ間に・・・

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FAQ

Camp Nowhere FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Camp Nowhere, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Camp Nowhere?

Camp Nowhere runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Camp Nowhere released?

Camp Nowhere was released on August 26, 1994.

Who is in the cast of Camp Nowhere?

Camp Nowhere stars Peter Scolari as Donald Himmel, Romy Walthall as Nancy Himmel and Jonathan Jackson as Morris 'Mud' Himmel, among 42 credited actors.

How much did Camp Nowhere make at the box office?

Camp Nowhere grossed $10.5 million worldwide.

Does Camp Nowhere have a post-credit scene?

No. Camp Nowhere has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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