Starship Troopers(1997)
“A new kind of enemy. A new kind of war.”
Overview
Set in the future, the story follows a young soldier named Johnny Rico and his exploits in the Mobile Infantry. Rico's military career progresses from recruit to non-commissioned officer and finally to officer against the backdrop of an interstellar war between mankind and an arachnoid species known as "the Bugs."
Director
Paul Verhoeven
Studio
TriStar Pictures
Budget
$105M
Revenue
$121M
Cast
Casper Van Dien
as Johnny D. Rico
Dina Meyer
as Dizzy Flores
Denise Richards
as Carmen Ibañez
Jake Busey
as Private Ace Levy
Neil Patrick Harris
as Colonel Carl Jenkins
Clancy Brown
as Career Sergeant Zim
Michael Ironside
as Lieutenant Jean Rasczak
Patrick Muldoon
as Zander Barcalow
Seth Gilliam
as Private Sugar Watkins
Rue McClanahan
as Biology Teacher
Blake Lindsley
as Katrina McIntire
Steven Ford
as Lieutenant Willy
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
2h 9m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$105M
Box Office
$121M
Production Companies
TriStar Pictures • Touchstone Pictures • Jon Davison Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Starship Troopers?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Starship Troopers (1997).
What is Starship Troopers about?▼
Set in the future, the story follows a young soldier named Johnny Rico and his exploits in the Mobile Infantry. Rico's military career progresses from recruit to non-commissioned officer and finally to officer against the backdrop of an interstellar war between mankind and an arachnoid species known as "the Bugs."
Who directed Starship Troopers?▼
Starship Troopers was directed by Paul Verhoeven and released in 1997. It is a adventure, action, thriller, science fiction film.
How long is Starship Troopers?▼
Starship Troopers has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
Who stars in Starship Troopers?▼
The cast of Starship Troopers includes Casper Van Dien as Johnny D. Rico, Dina Meyer as Dizzy Flores, Denise Richards as Carmen Ibañez, Jake Busey as Private Ace Levy, Neil Patrick Harris as Colonel Carl Jenkins and more.
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