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Starship Troopers

1997·Movie·R·129 min·7.1(5,517)

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."

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Where to watch Starship Troopers in United States

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Where is Starship Troopers streaming around the world?

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United StatesNetflix, YouTube TV, PhiloAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomDisney PlusRakuten TV, Sky Store, Apple TV Store
CanadaNetflixApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaDisney PlusFetch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyDisney PlusApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceDisney Plus, Molotov TVGoogle Play Movies, Orange VOD, YouTube
SpainDisney Plus, TivifyRakuten TV
BrazilDisney Plus
JapanAmazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
South KoreaDisney Pluswavve

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
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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

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

Patrick Muldoon

Patrick Muldoon

Zander Barcalow

Seth Gilliam

Seth Gilliam

Private Sugar Watkins

Rue McClanahan

Rue McClanahan

Biology Teacher

Blake Lindsley

Blake Lindsley

Katrina McIntire

Steven Ford

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.

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