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.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-07-18
Top Cast
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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
John Maio
Friendly Alien
Robert Starr
Underling
Al Berry
Rylan Spy
Wil Wheaton
Louis' Friend
Marc Alaimo
Hitchhiker
Vernon Washington
Otis
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 8, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$28.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.92x
+$13.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Castle
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan R. Betuel
- Original Score
- Craig Safan
- Original Title
- The Last Starfighter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $28.7M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Lorimar Motion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Castle
Jonathan R. Betuel
Craig Safan
King Baggot
Carroll Timothy O'Meara
Edward O. Denault, Gary Adelson
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan R. Betuel
Screenplay
Edward O. Denault
Producer
Carroll Timothy O'Meara
Editor
Nick Castle
Director
Craig Safan
Original Music Composer
Gary Adelson
Producer
King Baggot
Director of Photography
Claudia Sumner
Visual Effects Supervisor
Glenn R. Wilder
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Starfighter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Last Starfighter 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 directed The Last Starfighter?
The Last Starfighter was directed by Nick Castle.
Who stars in The Last Starfighter?
The principal cast of The Last Starfighter includes Lance Guest, Robert Preston, Chris Hebert, Kay E. Kuter, Dan Mason.
When was The Last Starfighter released and how long is it?
The Last Starfighter was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Last Starfighter?
The Last Starfighter had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $28.7M at the worldwide box office (1.92 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Last Starfighter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Starfighter was composed by Craig Safan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Starfighter?
The Last Starfighter holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).