Starship Troopers (1997)
Starship Troopers is a 1997 adventure movie directed by Paul Verhoeven, with a running time of 2h 9m. It stars Casper Van Dien, Dina Meyer and Denise Richards.
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."
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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."
When was Starship Troopers released?
Starship Troopers was released on 7 November 1997.
How long is Starship Troopers?
Starship Troopers runs 2h 9m.
Who made Starship Troopers?
Starship Troopers was directed by Paul Verhoeven.
Where can I watch Starship Troopers?
Starship Troopers is available on Netflix, YouTube TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch Starship Troopers
Stream: Netflix, YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Plex, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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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