Star Pilot (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1966, Star Pilot is a science fiction film directed by Pietro Francisci, running about 89 minutes. “They discovered strange new worlds, but they were not alone ...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Aliens from the constellation Hydra crash-land on the island of Sardinia. A prominent scientist, his daughter, several young technicians, and a pair of Oriental spies are taken hostage by the beings so they can use them to repair their spaceship's broken engine. With that done, they take off towards their home planet, taking the earthlings with them. However, the humans attempt to mutiny against their captors, inadvertently sending their tiny spaceship hurtling into the infinite beyond...
Who’s in it. Star Pilot stars Leonora Ruffo as Kaena, Mario Novelli as Ingegner Paolo Bardi (as Anthony Freeman), Roland Lesaffre as Prof. Solmi and Kirk Morris as Belsy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Star Pilot has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Star Pilot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Star Pilot tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Star Pilot (1966)?
- In US, Star Pilot is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Star Pilot worth watching?
- Star Pilot holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Star Pilot?
- Star Pilot stars Leonora Ruffo, Mario Novelli, Roland Lesaffre, Kirk Morris and Gordon Mitchell.