Battle Beyond the Stars
Directed by Jimmy T. Murakami, Roger Corman5.550%41%5.4
A farm boy recruits a band of outlaws to save the planet Akir from dark forces that threaten to wipe them out from the face of the universe. A battle stretching beyond the stars begins here.
Battle Beyond the Stars Ratings & Reviews
- Laurent.pierre26 April 2026Nostalgie...
- hamunah728 February 2025OK, it's cheesy, but it's one of my favorite cheesy movies. Just turn off your brain and enjoy
- Mark J. Handy18 June 2025Great campy fun!!
- Donald Winzer8 April 2025Significantly better than Rebel Moon: Book One - A Song of Ice and Fire.
- stavesa16 February 2026Camp and silly sci fi
- Richard8 February 2026I first rented Battle Beyond the Stars on VHS and it had that unmistakable charm of early 80s sci‑fi, ambitious, colorful and proudly low budget in the best Roger Corman way. Watching it on tape made the whole experience feel even more authentic. The slightly fuzzy picture, the worn edges of the cassette and that classic VHS sound all added to the atmosphere. The movie itself was a wild ride: a space opera remix of The Magnificent Seven, packed with quirky characters, imaginative ship designs and effects that were clearly made with passion and creativity, even if the budget was tiny. It had heart, and that’s what made it memorable. The whole film had that mix of creativity and scrappy ingenuity, quirky characters, imaginative ships and effects that were clearly made with passion. It’s one of those VHS discoveries that sticks with you not just because of the story, but because of the experience of finding it at the rental store, taking it home and being surprised by how much fun it was. And of course… Sybil Danning. Her costume wasn’t just memorable, it was iconic. That bold, space warrior outfit instantly stood out, giving her character a striking presence that burned itself into the memory of anyone who watched the film back then. It was the kind of design only the 80s could deliver: dramatic, unapologetic and absolutely part of the movie’s charm.
- Rob MacKinnon16 March 2026Goofy, cheesy fun.
- Plexxor the Pretty Good12 February 2026Great Roger Corman production & early James Cameron work. I loved it as a kid. Fun flick
- john adams10 January 2026cheesy dated but fun
- edward.f8415 March 2026Classic B-movie scf fun. Crazy enough to be awesome take the plot of 7 Samurai and add spaceships just wonderfull. A must watch
Battle Beyond the Stars Trivia
Battle Beyond the Stars was released on 8 September 1980.
Battle Beyond the Stars was directed by Jimmy T. Murakami, Roger Corman.
Battle Beyond the Stars has a runtime of 1h 42m.
Battle Beyond the Stars was produced by Ed Carlin.
A farm boy recruits a band of outlaws to save the planet Akir from dark forces that threaten to wipe them out from the face of the universe. A battle stretching beyond the stars begins here.
The key characters in Battle Beyond the Stars are Shad (Richard Thomas), Gelt (Robert Vaughn), Sador (John Saxon).
Battle Beyond the Stars is rated PG.
Battle Beyond the Stars is a Science Fiction, Action, Adventure film.
Battle Beyond the Stars has an audience rating of 4.1 out of 10.
Battle Beyond the Stars had a budget of US$2M.
Battle Beyond the Stars has made US$11M at the box office.