The Last Starfighter
“Alex 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.”
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.
Where to watch The Last Starfighter in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Last Starfighter there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Last Starfighter streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Germany | YouTube | — |
| Brazil | Oldflix | — |
About The Last Starfighter
The Last Starfighter is a 1984 English-language adventure, science fiction and action film directed by Nick Castle. The cast is led by Lance Guest, Robert Preston, Chris Hebert. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Last Starfighter was produced by Universal Pictures and Lorimar Motion Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on July 13, 1984, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $15 million, it went on to gross $29 million worldwide.
- Director
- Nick Castle
- Writers
- Jonathan R. Betuel
- Release date
- July 13, 1984
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $15 million
- Box office
- $29 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Lorimar Motion Pictures
The Last Starfighter cast & crew
The Last Starfighter was directed by Nick Castle and written by Jonathan R. Betuel.
The cast features Lance Guest as Alex Rogan, Robert Preston as Centauri, Chris Hebert as Louis Rogan, Kay E. Kuter as Enduran, Dan Mason as Lord Kril, and Dan O'Herlihy as Grig.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Craig Safan, cinematography is by King Baggot, and it was produced by Edward O. Denault and Gary Adelson.
Is The Last Starfighter worth watching?
The Last Starfighter holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 769 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, science fiction, and action, The Last Starfighter is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Last Starfighter
The Last Starfighter isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Last Starfighter
Lance Guest
Alex Rogan
Robert Preston
Centauri
Chris Hebert
Louis Rogan
Kay E. Kuter
Enduran
Dan Mason
Lord Kril
Dan O'Herlihy
Grig
Catherine Mary Stewart
Maggie Gordon
Barbara Bosson
Jane Rogan
Norman Snow
Xur
John O'Leary
Rylan Bursar
George McDaniel
Kodan Officer
Charlene Nelson
Rylan Technician
The Last Starfighter — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Last Starfighter in United States?
The Last Starfighter is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Last Starfighter in?
The Last Starfighter is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Last Starfighter?
The Last Starfighter runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is The Last Starfighter rated?
The Last Starfighter is rated PG. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 769 ratings.
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