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Starship Troopers

Starship Troopers

Adventure · Action · Thriller · 1997

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."

Movie details

Starship Troopers

“A new kind of enemy. A new kind of war.”

1997 Adventure · Action · Thriller 2h 9m

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TMDB

7.1 / 10

Community rating

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 this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Paul Verhoeven

Written by

Edward Neumeier

Casper Van Dien

Casper Van Dien

Johnny D. Rico

Dina Meyer

Dina Meyer

Dizzy Flores

Denise Richards

Denise Richards

Carmen Ibañez

Jake Busey

Jake Busey

Private Ace Levy

Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris

Colonel Carl Jenkins

Clancy Brown

Clancy Brown

Career Sergeant Zim

Michael Ironside

Michael Ironside

Lieutenant Jean Rasczak

Court is in session

Put Starship Troopers on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.