The Warlord: Battle for the Galaxy (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1996, The Warlord: Battle for the Galaxy is a science fiction and tv movie film directed by Joe Dante, running about 97 minutes. “All Hell is about to break loose in the Heavens.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The time is the 21st century, after the fall of the Galactic Republic. Technology is at a standstill, families have been dismantled, and those who have survived the destruction now live in a savage age ruled by evil warlords. When a young sister of an outlaw is kidnapped and held captive in another galaxy, an interplanetary scheme is hatched - one that threatens the future.
Who’s in it. The Warlord: Battle for the Galaxy stars John Corbett as Justin Thorpe, Carolyn McCormick as Rula Kor, John Pyper-Ferguson as Heenoc Xian and J. Madison Wright as Nova Thorpe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Warlord: Battle for the Galaxy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Warlord: Battle for the Galaxy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Warlord: Battle for the Galaxy tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Warlord: Battle for the Galaxy (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Warlord: Battle for the Galaxy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Warlord: Battle for the Galaxy worth watching?
- The Warlord: Battle for the Galaxy holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Warlord: Battle for the Galaxy?
- The Warlord: Battle for the Galaxy stars John Corbett, Carolyn McCormick, John Pyper-Ferguson, J. Madison Wright and Philip Moon.
- When was The Warlord: Battle for the Galaxy released?
- The Warlord: Battle for the Galaxy was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.