The Last Starfighter

"The Last Starfighter" is a science fiction film from 1984 about a young man named Alex who discovers that the arcade game he plays is actually a test to find skilled starfighter pilots. When he achieves the high score, he is recruited to join an alien defense force to fight in an interstellar war. Alex must navigate the challenges of being a reluctant hero and face off against the evil Xur and the Ko-Dan Armada to save the galaxy. Along the way, Alex learns about courage, friendship, and the importance of fighting for what is right.