The Last Starfighter (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1984, The Last Starfighter is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Nick Castle, running about 101 minutes. “He didn't find his dreams... his dreams found him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A video game expert Alex Rogan finds himself transported to another planet after conquering The Last Starfighter video game only to find out it was just a test. He was recruited to join the team of best Starfighters to defend their world from the attack.
Who’s in it. The Last Starfighter stars Lance Guest as Alex Rogan, Catherine Mary Stewart as Maggie Gordon, Suzanne Snyder as Cheerleader and Barbara Bosson as Jane Rogan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Last Starfighter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $28.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Starfighter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Starfighter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Starfighter (1984)?
- In US, The Last Starfighter is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Last Starfighter worth watching?
- The Last Starfighter holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Starfighter?
- The Last Starfighter stars Lance Guest, Catherine Mary Stewart, Suzanne Snyder, Barbara Bosson and John O'Leary.
- When was The Last Starfighter released?
- The Last Starfighter was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.