Remote Control
“Your future is in their hands.”
Synopsis
A video store clerk stumbles onto an alien plot to take over earth by brainwashing people with a bad '50s science fiction movie. He and his friends race to stop the aliens before the tapes can be distributed world-wide.
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Remote Control (1988) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-01
Top Cast
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Kevin Dillon
Cosmo
Deborah Goodrich
Belinda
Christopher Wynne
Georgie
Frank Beddor
Victor
Jennifer Tilly
Allegra
Kaaren Lee
Patricia
Bert Remsen
Bill Denver
Jamie McEnnan
Matthew
Jerold Pearson
Alan Bard
Jennifer Buchanan
Julia Bard
Deborah Downey
Eva
Will Nye
Milo
Marilyn Adams
Neighbor #1
Dick Warlock
Mr. James
Ann Walker
Mrs. James
Mike Pniewski
Artie
John Lafayette
Pete
Al Eisenmann
Boyfriend #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Lieberman
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Lieberman
- Original Score
- Peter Bernstein
- Original Title
- Remote Control
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- The Vista Organization
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Lieberman
Jeff Lieberman
Peter Bernstein
Tim Suhrstedt
Scott K. Wallace
Mark Levinson, Jeff Lieberman, Scott M. Rosenfelt, Mort Engelberg, Herb Jaffe
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Lieberman
Director
Jeff Lieberman
Writer
Tim Suhrstedt
Director of Photography
Mark Levinson
Producer
Scott K. Wallace
Editor
Jeff Lieberman
Producer
Peter Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Curtis A. Schnell
Production Design
Scott M. Rosenfelt
Producer
Daniel Paredes
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Remote Control
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What is Remote Control about?
A video store clerk stumbles onto an alien plot to take over earth by brainwashing people with a bad '50s science fiction movie. He and his friends race to stop the aliens before the tapes can be distributed world-wide.
Who directed Remote Control?
Remote Control was directed by Jeff Lieberman.
Who stars in Remote Control?
The principal cast of Remote Control includes Kevin Dillon, Deborah Goodrich, Christopher Wynne, Frank Beddor, Jennifer Tilly.
When was Remote Control released and how long is it?
Remote Control was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Remote Control?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Remote Control was composed by Peter Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Remote Control?
Remote Control holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).