Arena

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Arena

PG-13

1989

1h 37m

Sci-Fi

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In a huge space arena, fighters from all over the galaxy come to battle each other in hopes of claiming victory. While most warriors are of various alien species, Steve Armstrong (Paul Satterfield) is a rarity -- a human who aspires to compete in the games. Training with his friend Shorty (Hamilton Camp) and encouraged by the lovely promoter Quinn (Claudia Christian), Steve has a shot at the intergalactic championship, but plenty of extraterrestrial brawlers are eager to take him down.

Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

It’s all terribly unconvincing, but there’s something amusing about the creature designs, especially when they’re slimy and blubbery.

Rated: 5/10

Nov 8, 2024

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James Berardinelli

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A bad movie is a waste of two hours. But, although I won’t wax philosophically about the virtues of spending that much time sitting through Arena, I will admit that I didn’t bemoan a lost evening.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 1, 2023

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

I guarantee a good time going in to this "Star Wars" clone.

Feb 24, 2012

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Ace R

ITS SO BAD YOU HAVE TO WATCH IT

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/25

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Brad P

Three-star film full of five-star entertainment.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/20/23

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Audience Member

Armin Shimerman, and Marc Alaimo as villains on a space station; might as well be a prequel to Star Trek DS9.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Audience Member

B-movie sci-fi schlock, acting was passable and some of the costumes were pretty decent, overall though pretty messy with an unoriginal plot ripped right out of Rocky.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Audience Member

Super Grade Z schlock good for a yuck after dollar beer night.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Audience Member

Good late night rediculous Sci-fi.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/04/19

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Peter Manoogian

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Paul Satterfield

Steve Armstrong

Claudia Christian

Quinn

Hamilton Camp

Shorty

Marc Alaimo

Rogor

Shari Shattuck

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Synopsis

In a huge space arena, fighters from all over the galaxy come to battle each other in hopes of claiming victory. While most warriors are of various alien species, Steve Armstrong (Paul Satterfield) is a rarity -- a human who aspires to compete in the games. Training with his friend Shorty (Hamilton Camp) and encouraged by the lovely promoter Quinn (Claudia Christian), Steve has a shot at the intergalactic championship, but plenty of extraterrestrial brawlers are eager to take him down.

Director: Peter Manoogian
Producer: Irwin Yablans
Screenwriter: Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo
Production Co: Empire Pictures, Altar Productions
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 25, 2018
Runtime: 1h 37m
Sound Mix: Surround