Star Kid (1997): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Star Kid is a 1997 adventure action film directed by Manny Coto, starring Joseph Mazzello as Spencer Griffith, Richard Gilliland and Ashlee Levitch. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $7 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Manny Coto
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Trimark Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Star Kid About?
The premise of Star Kid without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a meteor crashes in the town junkyard, shy seventh‑grader Spencer Griffith discovers a friendly alien robot called Cybersuit. Donning the suit transforms him into a confident hero, giving him the power to battle invading extraterrestrials and protect his community. The wise, powerful Cybersuit guides Spencer as he learns to wield its advanced abilities, turning his ordinary life into a high‑stakes adventure.
Star Kid Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- artificial intelligence
- artificial intelligence sci fi
- cult film
- young boy
- child hero
- slimehouse
- cyborg sci fi
- superhero sci fi
- child driving car
- two word title
- male protagonist
- pencil
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- spider
- ben and jerry's
- ice cream
- father daughter relationship
- firework
- reference to leprechaun
- motorcycle
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- carnival
- fun fair
- ferris wheel
- asian stereotype
- cat
- police officers
- police
- police officer
- cat in a tree
- pizza delivery
- hulk
- breaking a window
- the thing
- dead mother
- fast food
- burp
- bridge
- fan
- watching tv
- tennis racket
- fight
- blood
- cybersuit
- junkyard
- symbiote
- superhero
- alien invasion
- space battle
- violence
- galactic war
Star Kid Cast & Characters
Joseph Mazzello leads the cast as Spencer Griffith, with Richard Gilliland as Roland Griffith and Ashlee Levitch as Stacey Griffith. Directed by Manny Coto; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Manny Coto
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Joseph Mazzello as Spencer Griffith - Richard Gilliland as Roland Griffith
- Ashlee Levitch as Stacey Griffith
- Lauren Eckstrom as Michelle Eberhardt
Also Starring in Star Kid
· 16 more- Arthur Burghardt Cyborsuit (voice)
- Alex Daniels Cyborsuit
- Jack McGee Hank Bruntley
- Joey Simmrin Manfred 'Turbo' Bruntley
- Brian Simpson Broodwarrior
- Larry Nicholas Trelkin / 'Tenris'
- Bobby Porter Trelkin / 'Nath'
- Terry Castillo Trelkin
- Yumi Adachi Mika
- Corinne Bohrer Janet Holloway
- Danny Masterson Kevin, Stacey's Boyfriend
- Christine Weatherup Nadia
- Alissa Ann Smego Burgerworld Girl
- Joshua Fardon Rookie Cop
- Fred Kronenberg Officer #1
- Rusty Hanson Trelkin
More from Manny Coto
More films directed by Manny Coto, best-rated first: Dr. Giggles, Zenon: The Zequel, Cover-Up and Playroom.
Star Kid Plot Summary
What happens in Star Kid from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Spencer Griffith, Joseph Mazzello, is a shy seventh-grader who secretly harbors a crush on Michelle Eberhardt, Lauren Eckstrom. One night, a mysterious meteor crashes into a nearby junkyard, and Spencer sneaks out to investigate. He discovers that the meteor is actually a small rocket carrying a Cybersuit, a prototype exoskeletal suit with artificial intelligence from another galaxy, Arthur Burghardt and Alex Daniels providing the voices. After trying it on, he needs a moment to adjust to the jaw-dropping speed and strength, and he affectionately names the suit “Cy.”
Full summary
The whole story of Star Kid, scene by scene
Star Kid Box Office
Star Kid grossed $7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$7M
- US & Canada
- $7M
How Well Do You Know Star Kid?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the shy seventh‑grader who finds the alien exosuit?
Cars in Star Kid
64 cars on screen, including the 1994 Buick LeSabre and the 1968 Dodge Charger.
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1994 Buick LeSabre Important role -
1968 Dodge Charger Important role -
1977 AMC Gremlin Minor role -
1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Star Kid Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “动感战士” and “Copilul stelar”.
- Also known as
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- 动感战士
- Copilul stelar
- Звездно хлапе
- Csillagkölyök
- Théo Mon Ami Robot
- Hvězdné dítě
- 스타 키드
- Звёздный бойскаут
- Yıldız Çocuk
- Star Kid Meu Amigo Espacial
- 動感戰士
- スター・キッド
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- เพื่อนรักต่างดาว
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including My Babysitter the Super Hero, Astro Kid and Star Virgin.
Star Kid FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Star Kid, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Star Kid?
Star Kid runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Star Kid released?
Star Kid was released on November 13, 1997.
Who directed Star Kid?
Star Kid was directed by Manny Coto.
More films by Manny Coto Who is in the cast of Star Kid?
Star Kid stars Joseph Mazzello as Spencer Griffith, Richard Gilliland as Roland Griffith and Ashlee Levitch as Stacey Griffith, among 20 credited actors.
How much did Star Kid make at the box office?
Star Kid grossed $7 million worldwide.
Does Star Kid have a post-credit scene?
No. Star Kid has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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