Question 1

What age is The Last Starfighter appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates The Last Starfighter (1984) best from about age 7. A teenager from a trailer park masters an arcade game, only to discover it's a recruitment test for an interstellar defense force. He must then pilot a starfighter to protect the galaxy from an alien invasion.

Question 2

What is The Last Starfighter rated?

Accepted Answer

The Last Starfighter (1984) is rated PG. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in The Last Starfighter?

Accepted Answer

Space battles with laser fire; Some emotional moments of fear; Brief, mild romantic interest. Violence is mild, language is none to speak of, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in The Last Starfighter?

Accepted Answer

Courage in the face of the unknown; Believing in oneself; The importance of home.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching The Last Starfighter?

Accepted Answer

What makes a hero?; How do you react when unexpected opportunities arise?; Dealing with homesickness.

Question 6

Where can I watch The Last Starfighter?

Accepted Answer

The Last Starfighter (1984) is available on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Go, Sky Store. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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