Star Kid (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1997, Star Kid is an action, adventure, family and science fiction film directed by Manny Coto, running about 101 minutes. “You know what they say, if the cyborsuit fits, go kick some alien butt!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shy seventh-grader Spencer Griffith's life changes when the meteor falls into local junkyard and he finds a Cybersuit - the wise and strong robot from another galaxy. Spencer puts Cybersuit on and becomes a different kind of guy
Who’s in it. Star Kid stars Joseph Mazzello as Spencer Griffith, Richard Gilliland as Roland Griffith, Corinne Bohrer as Janet Holloway and Alex Daniels as Cyborsuit, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Star Kid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and Starz 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 Star Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Star Kid 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 Star Kid (1997)?
- In US, Star Kid is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, 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 Star Kid worth watching?
- Star Kid holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Star Kid?
- Star Kid stars Joseph Mazzello, Richard Gilliland, Corinne Bohrer, Alex Daniels and Joey Simmrin.
- When was Star Kid released?
- Star Kid was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.