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The Last Starfighter

Name: The Last Starfighter
Director: Nick Castle
Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction, Action
Released: 1984-07-13
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Lance Guest, Robert Preston, Chris Hebert, Kay E. Kuter, Dan Mason

1984 · 1h 41m · Adventure, Science Fiction, Action

IMDb 6.7 Metacritic 67 RT 76%

If you're in the mood for charming 80s sci-fi escapism with a premise that still holds up—video game recruitment as a galactic defense test—then absolutely watch it tonight. It's a cult classic with genuine heart and practical effects that have aged better than you'd expect, making it perfect comfort viewing for genre fans.

Plot

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.

Director: Nick Castle

Cast: Lance Guest, Robert Preston, Chris Hebert, Kay E. Kuter, Dan Mason

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