Battle Beyond the Stars (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1980, Battle Beyond the Stars is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Jimmy T. Murakami, running about 104 minutes. “A battle beyond time, beyond space.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young farmer assembles a band of diverse mercenaries to defend his peaceful planet from an evil tyrant.
Who’s in it. Battle Beyond the Stars stars Asia Vieira as Sally, Richard Thomas as Shad, Graham Greene as Mr. Crabby Tree and Daniel DeSanto as Matt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Battle Beyond the Stars has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $11M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Battle Beyond the Stars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Battle Beyond the Stars 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 Battle Beyond the Stars (1980)?
- In US, Battle Beyond the Stars is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Battle Beyond the Stars worth watching?
- Battle Beyond the Stars holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Battle Beyond the Stars?
- Battle Beyond the Stars stars Asia Vieira, Richard Thomas, Graham Greene, Daniel DeSanto and Robert Vaughn.
- When was Battle Beyond the Stars released?
- Battle Beyond the Stars was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.