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The Last Starfighter (1984)

โ€œAlex Rogan was a small town boy with big dreams. But in his wildest dreams, he never suspected that tonight he would become The Last Starfighter.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 798 votes 1h 41m pg ActionAdventureScience-fiction

#33 of 49 films from 1984 #1070 of 2168 in action

Directed by Nick Castle ยท Written by Jonathan R. Betuel

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Overview

Video game expert Alex Rogan finds himself transported to another planet after conquering the video game The Last Starfighter, only to find out it was just a test. He was recruited to join the team of best Starfighters to defend their world from the attack.

Cast

Lance Guestas Alex Rogan
Robert Prestonas Centauri
Chris Hebertas Louis Rogan
Kay E. Kuteras Enduran
Dan Masonas Lord Kril
Dan O'Herlihyas Grig
Catherine Mary Stewartas Maggie Gordon
Barbara Bossonas Jane Rogan
Norman Snowas Xur
John O'Learyas Rylan Bursar
George McDanielas Kodan Officer
Charlene Nelsonas Rylan Technician
John Maioas Friendly Alien
Robert Starras Underling

Facts

Release dateJuly 13, 1984
Runtime101 min (1h 41m) โ€” about the same as the 1984 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$28,733,290 (1.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0087597

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Questions

How long is The Last Starfighter?
The Last Starfighter runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Is The Last Starfighter worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 798 votes, which places it #33 of 49 films released in 1984 in this index (top 35%) and #1070 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Last Starfighter?
The Last Starfighter was directed by Nick Castle. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Major Payne (1995), Dennis the Menace (1993).
Who stars in The Last Starfighter?
Lance Guest as Alex Rogan; Robert Preston as Centauri; Chris Hebert as Louis Rogan; Kay E. Kuter as Enduran; Dan Mason as Lord Kril; Dan O'Herlihy as Grig.
What is The Last Starfighter rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Last Starfighter?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/46497.

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