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.

1984 • 101 min • Adventure · Science Fiction · Action

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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.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

791 reviews

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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.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Space battles with laser fire
Some emotional moments of fear
Brief, mild romantic interest

What it models well

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

Talk about it after

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

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Last Starfighter. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.