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Starship Troopers (1997)
7.1
Ratings: 7.1/10 from 122,740 users
Metascore:
51/100
Reviews: 983 user | 156 critic | 20 from Metacritic.com Humans in a fascistic, militaristic future do battle with giant alien bugs in a fight for survival. Based on Robert E Heinlein's 1959 sci-fi epic. Director:Paul Verhoeven |
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Nominated for Oscar.
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| Casper Van Dien | ... | ||
| Dina Meyer | ... | ||
| Denise Richards | ... | ||
| Jake Busey | ... | ||
| Neil Patrick Harris | ... | ||
| Clancy Brown | ... | ||
| Seth Gilliam | ... | ||
| Patrick Muldoon | ... | ||
| Michael Ironside | ... | ||
| Rue McClanahan | ... | ||
| Marshall Bell | ... | ||
| Eric Bruskotter | ... | ||
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Matt Levin | ... | |
| Blake Lindsley | ... | ||
| Anthony Ruivivar | ... | ||
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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. Written by Christopher Van Pelt
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Mankind just became an endangered species See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for graphic sci-fi violence and gore, and for some language and nudity See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Invasión (Starship Troopers) See more »Box Office
Budget:
$100,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$22,058,773 (USA) (9 November 1997) (2971 Screens)Gross:
$65,000,000 (Worldwide) (10 May 1998) (except USA)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Newsreel announcer: Young people from all over the globe are joining up to fight for the future.
Soldier #1: I'm doing my part.
Soldier #2: I'm doing my part.
Soldier #3: I'm doing my part.
Young kid dressed up as a soldier: I'm doing my part too.
[Soldiers laugh]
Newsreel announcer: They're doing their part. Are you? Join the Mobile Infantry and save the world. Service guarantees citizenship.
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Written by Hope Sandoval & David Roback
Performed by Mazzy Star
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets See more »
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Trivia
Director Paul Verhoeven admits to never finishing the novel, claiming he read through the first few chapters and became both bored and depressed. Presumably it was for this reason that the film adopts a satirical tone not present in the book. See more »Goofs
Boom mic visible: After they capture the brain bug, the shadow of a boom mic is visible on Jenkins' trench coat. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Newsreel announcer: Young people from all over the globe are joining up to fight for the future.
Soldier #1: I'm doing my part.
Soldier #2: I'm doing my part.
Soldier #3: I'm doing my part.
Young kid dressed up as a soldier: I'm doing my part too.
[Soldiers laugh]
Newsreel announcer: They're doing their part. Are you? Join the Mobile Infantry and save the world. Service guarantees citizenship.
See more »
Connections
Referenced in "IMDb's 20th Anniversary Star of the Day: Eli Roth (#1.17)" (2010) See more »Soundtracks
"Fade Into You"Written by Hope Sandoval & David Roback
Performed by Mazzy Star
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets See more »
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