Beyond the Stars

1989
PG
1h 28m

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5.2/10

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Christian Slater and Martin Sheen in Beyond the Stars (1989)

Eric moves to his dad in Oregon after accidentally firing a rocket into his high school. He befriends Mara and a retired astronaut.

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Eric moves to his dad in Oregon after accidentally firing a rocket into his high school. He befriends Mara and a retired astronaut.Eric moves to his dad in Oregon after accidentally firing a rocket into his high school. He befriends Mara and a retired astronaut.Eric moves to his dad in Oregon after accidentally firing a rocket into his high school. He befriends Mara and a retired astronaut.

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Martin Sheen

Paul Andrews

Christian Slater

Eric Michaels

Robert Foxworth

Richard Michaels

Sharon Stone

Laurie McCall

Olivia d'Abo

Mara Simons

F. Murray Abraham

Dr. Harry Bertram

Don S. Davis

Phil Clawson
(as Don Davis)

William S. Taylor

Dr. Willis
(as William Taylor)

Babs Chula

Anne Michaels

Terence Kelly

Al Fletcher
(as Terrence Kelly)

Freda Perry

Cynthia Rogers

Campbell Lane

Alex Stamas

William B. Davis

Hal Simon
(as William Davis)

Ilena Cary

Ellie Keller

Robert Benedetti

NASA
(voice)
(as Bob Benedetti)

Christine Anton

Mrs. Keller

Samantha Halander

Ellie's Sister

Ghislaine Crawford

Director
- David Saperstein
Writer
- David Saperstein
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Trivia
Martin Sheen and Christian Slater, co-stars of this film, both went on to appear in The West Wing. Sheen played President Josiah Bartlett for all 7 seasons. Slater appeared in 3 episodes in Season 4 as Lt. Cmdr Jack Reese. They did not share any screentime.

Goofs
An early scene shows Laurie driving Eric from Portland, Oregon, to Cedar Bay, Oregon. They cross a major waterway on a 3-lane suspension bridge. The only waterway that big near Portland is the Columbia River; if you cross it you are in Washington, and the only bridges are Interstate highway bridges with more than 3 lanes. (It's actually the Lions Gate Bridge in Vancouver.)

Crazy credits
(Closing quote) "In honor of their heroic deeds and the sacrifices they made so that all of humanity might someday walk among the stars."

Connections
Referenced in Taken (2002)

Soundtracks
Valentino
Performed by La Famiglia
Written by John Lombardo
Courtesy of Finger Songs, BMI

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3/10

Dreadful Soapy Coming of Age Film - Beyond the Stars

This is not a science-fiction film, or even a film about astronauts or anything to do with science. It was a hustle by the producer to try and convince people to waste their money on this turkey by giving it a sci-fi spin in marketing. The dreadful reality is that this film is nothing more than dreary soap; a coming of age vehicle for a spoiled Christian Slater who comes from a dysfunctional family with money. As if we care about any of it. There is no story here; and the plot is about as logical as the path of Slater's first rocket attempt early in the film. Don't waste your time or money on this turkey.