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Star Kid

1997·Movie
1h 41min·PG
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder8
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

The future, fantasy, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Visual Stylization7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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You know what they say, if the cyborsuit fits, go kick some alien butt!

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
Family-Friendly Sci-FiCyberpunk AdventureComing-of-Age StorySpecial Effects SpectacleWish Fulfillment90s NostalgiaRobot BuddyTeen Empowerment

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Star Kid

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Star Kid legally?

Star Kid is included with a subscription to Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Star Kid worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 43%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Star Kid rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Star Kid?

1 h 41 min

Star Kid runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Star Kid?

Critics43
Audiences45

Yes. Critics average 43 and audiences 45 out of 100, so both groups see Star Kid much the same way.

Was Star Kid a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$7 million

No. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 58% of its budget.

What language is Star Kid in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Star Kid?

20ARATAUBRCACHCLCODEESGBGGIEIN+6

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Star Kid in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Star Kid, including Came from the Sky, Potty Emergency, Ninja Pirate Zombie Robot.