Space Raiders (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1983, Space Raiders is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Howard R. Cohen, running about 84 minutes. “He's ten years old and they've taken him ten-million miles into space.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A futuristic, sensitive tale of adventure and confrontation when a 10 year old boy is accidentally kidnapped by a spaceship filled with a motley crew of space pirates.
Who’s in it. Space Raiders stars Vince Edwards as Hawk, David Mendenhall as Peter, Drew Snyder as Aldebarian and Patsy Pease as Amanda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Space Raiders has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Space Raiders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Space Raiders 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 Space Raiders (1983)?
- In US, Space Raiders is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Space Raiders worth watching?
- Space Raiders holds an audience score of 4.5 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 Space Raiders?
- Space Raiders stars Vince Edwards, David Mendenhall, Drew Snyder, Patsy Pease and Thom Christopher.
- When was Space Raiders released?
- Space Raiders was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.