Star Portal (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 1.3
Released in 1997, Star Portal is a science fiction film directed by Jon Purdy, running about 78 minutes. “Cross Over ...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An alien from a race dying of a disease crashes on Earth and assumes the body of a human. She then precedes to take blood from other humans to send back to her planet. Things get complicated when she starts to feel human emotions and other aliens show up to exterminate her. Her only hope lies with a curious and helpful doctor.
Who’s in it. Star Portal stars Athena Massey as Quad Rena / Sarah, Steven Bauer as Dr. Ray Brady, Stephen Davies as Det. Hartley / Enforcer and Anthony Crivello as Lupino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.3/10, Star Portal has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Star Portal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Star Portal tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Star Portal (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Star Portal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Star Portal worth watching?
- Star Portal holds an audience score of 1.3 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 Portal?
- Star Portal stars Athena Massey, Steven Bauer, Stephen Davies, Anthony Crivello and Ken Stimpson.
- When was Star Portal released?
- Star Portal was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.