Movies like Starcrash

The Last Starfighter captures the same escapist space fantasy as Starcrash, with the story of a teenager recruited by an alien defense force to fight in an interstellar war. The film's mix of coming-of-age, humor, and space battle action evokes the same nostalgic 80s charm.

With its vibrant colors, over-the-top performances, and a memorable soundtrack by Queen, Flash Gordon offers a similar campy and fun space adventure experience that fans of Starcrash will likely adore.

Krull combines fantasy elements with science fiction in a unique way, much in the spirit of Starcrash. Audiences who fancy the mixture of swords and space will find Krull's world-building and adventurous plot especially appealing.

This space opera adventure is a perfect follow-up for fans of Starcrash, featuring a band of unlikely heroes that come together to protect their world from an oppressive warlord. Like Starcrash, Battle Beyond the Stars offers a mix of campy effects, a diverse alien cast, and a high-stakes plot that harkens back to the classic era of sci-fi serialization.

Galaxy of Terror brings together a team of space explorers who encounter mind-bending horrors on a mysterious planet. Like Starcrash, this film also merges sci-fi with other genres, and offers a gritty take on the space adventure theme.

Spacehunter boasts a unique blend of sci-fi and post-apocalyptic elements wrapped in a 3D adventure from the early '80s. Audiences who enjoy the visual style and tone of Starcrash might find this movie's setting and aesthetics particularly enjoyable.