

Starship Troopers
“A new kind of enemy. A new kind of war.”
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."
Where to watch Starship Troopers in United States
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Where is Starship Troopers streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, YouTube TV, Philo | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Rakuten TV, Sky Store, Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Netflix | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Fetch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Disney Plus, Molotov TV | Google Play Movies, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | Disney Plus, Tivify | Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | wavve |
About Starship Troopers
Starship Troopers is a 1997 English-language adventure, action and thriller film directed by Paul Verhoeven. The cast is led by Casper Van Dien, Dina Meyer, Denise Richards. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 5500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, YouTube TV, Philo.
Starship Troopers was produced by TriStar Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, and Jon Davison Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on November 7, 1997, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $105 million, it went on to gross $121 million worldwide.
- Director
- Paul Verhoeven
- Writers
- Edward Neumeier
- Release date
- November 7, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $105 million
- Box office
- $121 million
- Production
- TriStar Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, Jon Davison Productions
Starship Troopers cast & crew
Starship Troopers was directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Edward Neumeier.
The cast features 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 Clancy Brown as Career Sergeant Zim.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Basil Poledouris, cinematography is by Jost Vacano, and it was produced by Alan Marshall and Jon Davison.
Is Starship Troopers worth watching?
Starship Troopers holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 5,517 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.
At 2h 9m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, action, and thriller, Starship Troopers is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Starship Troopers
In United States, you can stream Starship Troopers on Netflix, YouTube TV, and Philo, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Starship Troopers

Casper Van Dien
Johnny D. Rico

Dina Meyer
Dizzy Flores

Denise Richards
Carmen Ibañez

Jake Busey
Private Ace Levy

Neil Patrick Harris
Colonel Carl Jenkins

Clancy Brown
Career Sergeant Zim

Michael Ironside
Lieutenant Jean Rasczak

Patrick Muldoon
Zander Barcalow

Seth Gilliam
Private Sugar Watkins

Rue McClanahan
Biology Teacher

Blake Lindsley
Katrina McIntire

Steven Ford
Lieutenant Willy
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Starship Troopers — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Starship Troopers in United States?
Starship Troopers is streaming on Netflix, YouTube TV, Philo in United States.
▸Is Starship Troopers on Netflix?
Yes — Starship Troopers is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Starship Troopers in?
Starship Troopers is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Starship Troopers?
Starship Troopers runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
▸What is Starship Troopers rated?
Starship Troopers is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 5,517 ratings.













