Beyond the Stars (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1989, Beyond the Stars is a science fiction film directed by David Saperstein, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Teenager Eric, the son of a computer scientist who worked for the Apollo mission which sent the first human to the moon, is determined to become an astronaut himself one day, and befriends Paul Andrews, the first man on the moon. Paul is avoided by other astronauts nowadays, because he was very rude and rebuffing when he returned from space. Only slowly Eric learns, that he discovered something during his excursion on the moon, that he keeps as a secret.
Who’s in it. Beyond the Stars stars Martin Sheen as Paul Andrews, Christian Slater as Eric Michaels, Sharon Stone as Laurie McCall and Robert Foxworth as Richard Michaels, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Beyond the Stars has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beyond the Stars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beyond the Stars tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beyond the Stars (1989)?
- In US, Beyond the Stars is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beyond the Stars worth watching?
- Beyond the Stars holds an audience score of 5.4 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 Beyond the Stars?
- Beyond the Stars stars Martin Sheen, Christian Slater, Sharon Stone, Robert Foxworth and Olivia d'Abo.
- When was Beyond the Stars released?
- Beyond the Stars was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.