Northstar (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1986, Northstar is a science fiction and tv movie film directed by Peter Levin, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. An astronaut's ship passes through a strange magnetic field on its way back to Earth, and when he emerges from it after landing, he finds he has acquired superhuman powers and a super-genius IQ.
Who’s in it. Northstar stars Greg Evigan as Maj. Jack North, Deborah Wakeham as Dr. Alison Taylor, Mitchell Ryan as Col. Even Marshall and Mason Adams as Dr. Karl Janss, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Northstar sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Northstar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Northstar tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Northstar (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Northstar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Northstar worth watching?
- Northstar holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Northstar?
- Northstar stars Greg Evigan, Deborah Wakeham, Mitchell Ryan, Mason Adams and David Hayward.
- When was Northstar released?
- Northstar was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.