Battle for the Lost Planet (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1986, Battle for the Lost Planet is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Brett Piper, running about 100 minutes. “They came to Earth to breed. It may be the end of mankind.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To escape his captors an industrial spy hijacks a space shuttle only to find the controls malfunctioning. Catapulting through outerspace, he sights alien battleships approaching earth. Many years later when the arc of his flight path returns him to earth, he discovers the planet is completely under alien domination, totally devastated by thermo-nuclear battles. Desperate and alone, he searches for any human existence. Finding a group of survivors, together they fight the aliens to save mankind.
Who’s in it. Battle for the Lost Planet stars Matt Mitler as Harry Trent, Denise Coward as Dana, Joe Gentissi as Mad Dog Kelly and Bill MacGlaughlin as Prof. Isaac Hoffenstein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Battle for the Lost Planet has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family, Cultpix and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Battle for the Lost Planet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Battle for the Lost Planet 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 for the Lost Planet (1986)?
- In US, Battle for the Lost Planet is available to stream on Eternal Family, Cultpix and Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Battle for the Lost Planet worth watching?
- Battle for the Lost Planet holds an audience score of 4.2 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 for the Lost Planet?
- Battle for the Lost Planet stars Matt Mitler, Denise Coward, Joe Gentissi, Bill MacGlaughlin and Saunder Finard.
- When was Battle for the Lost Planet released?
- Battle for the Lost Planet was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.