Starship Troopers (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1988, Starship Troopers is an action, adventure, war and animation film directed by Tetsuro Amino, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. Mysterious monstrous alien creatures attack Earth's colonies. This OVA focuses on Juan "Johnnie" Rico who joins the army because of Carmen, a girl he likes, his days in boot camps, his losses and Earth's first counterattack.
Who’s in it. Starship Troopers stars Yasunori Matsumoto as Johnny Rico, Kazuhiko Inoue, Akira Kamiya and Yuji Mitsuya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Starship Troopers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Starship Troopers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Starship Troopers worth watching?
- Starship Troopers holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, war and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Starship Troopers?
- Starship Troopers stars Yasunori Matsumoto, Kazuhiko Inoue, Akira Kamiya, Yuji Mitsuya and Shinji Ogawa.
- When was Starship Troopers released?
- Starship Troopers was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.