Star Hunter (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1996, Star Hunter is an action, horror and science fiction film directed by Cole S. McKay, running about 80 minutes. “It's open season... on earth!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Star hunters are the space monsters who hunt helpless creatures for pleasure. One night couple of high school fotball players and their cheerleaders are returning home after the lost game. But, when their bus makes the wrong turn, they are going to meet those creatures, and the real game will begin.
Who’s in it. Star Hunter stars Roddy McDowall as Riecher, Stella Stevens as Mrs. March, Rebecca Budig as Carrie and Kenn Scott as Pichel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Star Hunter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Star Hunter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Star Hunter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Star Hunter (1996)?
- In US, Star Hunter is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Star Hunter worth watching?
- Star Hunter holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Star Hunter?
- Star Hunter stars Roddy McDowall, Stella Stevens, Rebecca Budig, Kenn Scott and Zack Ward.
- When was Star Hunter released?
- Star Hunter was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.