Starship Troopers (1997) Thriller Sci-Fi Action Adventure
Starship Troopers (1997) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.57/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.3/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.2/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 7.2/10 - Related: Discover more movies like Starship Troopers
Starship Troopers Plot Synopsis:
In the distant future high school kids are encouraged to become citizens by joining the military. What they don't know is that they'll soon be engaged in a full scale war against a planet of alien insects. The fight is on to ensure the safety of humanity.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Humans in a fascistic, militaristic future do battle with giant alien bugs in a fight for survival.
Tagline: Genocide doesn"t compare to this.
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Starship Troopers Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1997 (more 1997 movies)
Box Office: $54,814,377
Awards: 3
Nominations: 16
What is Starship Troopers Streaming On?
Starship Troopers is Streaming on NetflixLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Starship Troopers Release Dates In Theaters: Nov 07, 1997, Netflix: May 01, 2025, Blu-ray 4K: Sep 19, 2017, Blu-ray CE: Sep 19, 2017
Writers: Edward Neumeier, Robert A. Heinlein
Producers: Jon Davison, Frances Doel, Stacy Lumbrezer, Alan Marshall, Edward Neumeier, Phil Tippett
Editors: Mark Goldblatt, Caroline Ross
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Starship Troopers (1997) Cast (Click to Expand)
Starship Troopers Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Casper Van Dien | ... | Johnny Rico |
| Dina Meyer | ... | Dizzy Flores |
| Denise Richards | ... | Carmen Ibanez |
| Jake Busey | ... | Ace Levy |
| Neil Patrick Harris | ... | Carl Jenkins |
| Clancy Brown | ... | Sgt. Zim |
| Seth Gilliam | ... | Sugar Watkins |
| Patrick Muldoon | ... | Zander Barcalow |
| Michael Ironside | ... | Jean Rasczak |
| Rue McClanahan | ... | Biology Teacher |
| Marshall Bell | ... | General Owen |
| Eric Bruskotter | ... | Breckinridge |
| Matt Levin | ... | Kitten Smith |
| Blake Lindsley | ... | Katrina |
| Anthony Ruivivar | ... | Shujimi |
| Brenda Strong | ... | Captain Deladier |
| Dean Norris | ... | Commanding Officer |
| Christopher Curry | ... | Mr. Rico |
| Lenore Kasdorf | ... | Mrs. Rico |
| Tami-Adrian George | ... | Djana''D |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Casper Van Dien (b. December 18, 1968) – Johnny Rico
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Casper | Casper Robert Van Dien Jr. | Caspar Van Dien | Casper van Dien - Dina Meyer (b. December 22, 1968) – Dizzy Flores
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Denise Richards (b. February 17, 1971) – Carmen Ibanez
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Denise | Denise Lee Richards - Jake Busey (b. June 15, 1971) – Ace Levy
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Jacob Busey | William Busey | Jake - Neil Patrick Harris (b. June 15, 1973) – Carl Jenkins
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Neal Patrick Harris | Neal Harris | Neil Harris - Clancy Brown (b. January 5, 1959) – Sgt. Zim
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - Seth Gilliam (b. November 5, 1968) – Sugar Watkins
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m) - Patrick Muldoon (b. September 27, 1968) – Zander Barcalow
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Pat Muldoon - Michael Ironside (b. February 12, 1950) – Jean Rasczak
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: M. Ironside | Mike Ironside - Rue McClanahan, as Biology Teacher, passed away at age 76 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: Patti Leigh | Patty Leigh | Rhue McClanahan - Marshall Bell (b. September 28, 1942) – General Owen
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Eric Bruskotter (b. March 22, 1966) – Breckinridge
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Matt Levin – Kitten Smith
- Blake Lindsley (b. December 19, 1973) – Katrina
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m) - Anthony Ruivivar (b. November 4, 1970) – Shujimi
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Anthony Michael Ruivivar
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