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Joysticks is a classic 80s comedy film that follows Jefferson Bailey (played by Scott McGinnis), a teenage boy who spends most of his days at the local video arcade, "The Pac-Man Palace". The arcade is run by Jefferson's best friend, Jeff (played by Leif Green), who is constantly at odds with a local businessman named Joseph Rutter (played by Joe Don Baker).

Rutter is the owner of the "State University" and is determined to shut down the arcade. He sees it as a breeding ground for underage drinking, drug use and promiscuity. He enlists the help of a local police officer, Officer Sullivan (played by Jon Gries) to help him win his battle against Jeff and the arcade.

In the meantime, Jefferson falls in love with a new girl in town, a transfer student named Sandra (played by Corinne Bohrer). She is smart, beautiful, and interested in the same things that he is. They begin to spend more and more time together, bonding over their shared love of video games.

As the tension between the arcade and Rutter heats up, Jeff and his friends decide to take matters into their own hands. They come up with a plan to raise money for the arcade to keep it from closing down. They decide to enter a video game tournament that has a grand prize of $25,000.00. Jeff and his team are confident that they can win, but they soon find out that they are facing some tough competition from a rival arcade.

Joysticks is a classic 80s comedy film that is sure to bring a smile to your face. With a cast of lovable characters and a fun, upbeat storyline, it is an enjoyable and entertaining movie that is perfect for a fun night in. The movie also features some classic 80s music and fashion, adding to its nostalgic charm.

The film was directed by Greydon Clark and features a standout performance from Joe Don Baker as the villainous Joseph Rutter. Baker is a well-known actor, having appeared in films such as Walking Tall, The Living Daylights, and Cape Fear. Leif Green and Jim Greenleaf also deliver great performances as Jeff and King Vidiot, respectively.

Overall, Joysticks is a fun, entertaining film that is perfect for anyone who loves classic 80s comedies. It is a movie that will make you laugh, smile, and reminisce about the good old days of video arcades and 8-bit video games. The movie is full of heart and is a great reminder that sometimes the best things in life are the simple things.

Joysticks is a 1983 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 26 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.5.