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The Last Starfighter

PG19841h 41mNick Castle
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 76% · Metacritic 67

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"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.

AdventureScience FictionAction
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Frequently asked questions

What is The Last Starfighter (1984) about?

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.

Who stars in The Last Starfighter?

The Last Starfighter stars Lance Guest (Alex Rogan), Robert Preston (Centauri), Chris Hebert (Louis Rogan), Kay E. Kuter (Enduran), Dan Mason (Lord Kril). The film was directed by Nick Castle.

How long is The Last Starfighter?

The Last Starfighter has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1984. It is rated PG.

Is The Last Starfighter worth watching?

The Last Starfighter holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 76. Fans of Adventure, Science Fiction, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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