Starship (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1984, Starship is a science fiction film directed by Roger Christian, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Jowitt, a mercenary without recluse institutes a totalitarian regime in a small mining city of an arid planet, Ordessa, helped in that by androids incapable of any emotion. The young Lorca and his android professor, Kid, are both in this tended situation. To find the liberty, they must at any costs seize a spaceship, the "Red Star", but they quickly have to face an android killer...
Who’s in it. Starship stars John Tarrant as Lorca, Donogh Rees as Abbie, Deep Roy as Grid' not 'Kid and Ralph Cotterill as Jowitt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Starship has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Starship page.
If you liked it. Fans of Starship tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Starship (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Starship change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Starship worth watching?
- Starship holds an audience score of 3.6 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 Starship?
- Starship stars John Tarrant, Donogh Rees, Deep Roy, Ralph Cotterill and Cassandra Webb.
- When was Starship released?
- Starship was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.