Starcrash (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1978, Starcrash is a fantasy and science fiction film directed by Luigi Cozzi, running about 94 minutes. “A galactic adventure beyond your wildest dreams!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A pair of smugglers manage to pick up a castaway while running from the authorities, who turns out to be the only survivor from a secret mission to destroy a mysterious superweapon designed by the evil Count Zartharn. The smugglers are soon recruited by the Emperor to complete the mission, as well as to rescue the Emperor's son, who has gone missing.
Who’s in it. Starcrash stars Marjoe Gortner as Akton, Caroline Munro as Stella Star, Christopher Plummer as The Emperor and David Hasselhoff as Simon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Starcrash has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and 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 Starcrash page.
If you liked it. Fans of Starcrash tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Starcrash (1978)?
- In US, Starcrash is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Starcrash worth watching?
- Starcrash holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Starcrash?
- Starcrash stars Marjoe Gortner, Caroline Munro, Christopher Plummer, David Hasselhoff and Robert Tessier.
- When was Starcrash released?
- Starcrash was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.