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Star Kid

1997Movie1 h 41 minPG

47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes43%36%
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes43%36%

Summary

Shy seventh-grader Spencer Griffith's life changes when the meteor falls into local junkyard and he finds a Cybersuit - the wise and strong robot from another galaxy. Spencer puts Cybersuit on and becomes a different kind of guy

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for big ideas, scares or tears.

Movies with

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Manny Coto
Written by
Manny Coto
Produced by
Jennie Lew Tugend
Music by
Nicholas Pike

Everyone

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Facts

November 13, 1997 · 1 h 41 min · PG

Released
November 13, 1997
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Adventure, Family, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$7 million
Available in
20 countries

Tropes

Came from the Sky, Potty Emergency, Ninja Pirate Zombie Robot +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Star Kid?"

Questions about Star Kid

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Star Kid?

The CWHooplaStarzMovieSphere+Tubi TV

In the United States, Star Kid streams on Starz and MovieSphere+, and it is free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is Star Kid worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 43%).

Is Star Kid okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Star Kid?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Star Kid?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Was Star Kid a box office flop?

Budget$12 million
Box office$7 million

Yes: it cost about $12 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 58% of its budget.

What tropes does Star Kid use?

Came from the SkyPotty EmergencyNinja Pirate Zombie RobotArtifact of PowerNice Job Breaking It, Hero!The BullySpiteful SpitMecha-MooksCyborgBig BadMissing MomTempting Fateand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including Came from the Sky, Potty Emergency, and Ninja Pirate Zombie Robot.