Northstar
Synopsis
An astronaut's ship passes through a strange magnetic field on its way back to Earth, and when he emerges from it after landing, he finds he has acquired superhuman powers and a super-genius IQ.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 9, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Levin
- Original Score
- Brad Fiedel
- Original Title
- Northstar
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Levin
Brad Fiedel
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Levin
Director
Brad Fiedel
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Northstar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Northstar about?
An astronaut's ship passes through a strange magnetic field on its way back to Earth, and when he emerges from it after landing, he finds he has acquired superhuman powers and a super-genius IQ.
Who directed Northstar?
Northstar was directed by Peter Levin.
Who stars in Northstar?
The principal cast of Northstar includes Greg Evigan, Deborah Wakeham, Mitchell Ryan, Mason Adams, David Hayward.
When was Northstar released and how long is it?
Northstar was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Northstar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Northstar was composed by Brad Fiedel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Northstar?
Northstar holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).