Starship Troopers (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1997, Starship Troopers is an action, thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by Paul Verhoeven, running about 129 minutes. “A new kind of enemy. A new kind of war.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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".
Who’s in it. Starship Troopers stars Casper Van Dien as Johnny D. Rico, Dina Meyer as Dizzy Flores, Denise Richards as Carmen Ibañez and Jake Busey as Private Ace Levy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Starship Troopers has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $121.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Starship Troopers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Starship Troopers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Starship Troopers (1997)?
- In US, Starship Troopers is available to stream on Netflix and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Starship Troopers worth watching?
- Starship Troopers holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Starship Troopers?
- Starship Troopers stars Casper Van Dien, Dina Meyer, Denise Richards, Jake Busey and Neil Patrick Harris.