Wing Commander (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1999, Wing Commander is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Christopher Roberts, running about 100 minutes. “An action packed thrill ride!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Hollywood version of the popular video game series "Wing Commander". Unlike other video games to feature film transitions, series creator Chris Roberts was heavily involved in the film's creation. This is the story of Christopher Blair and Todd "Maniac" Marshall as they arrive at the Tiger Claw and are soon forced to stop a Kilrathi fleet heading towards Earth.
Who’s in it. Wing Commander stars Freddie Prinze Jr. as 1st Lt. Christopher Blair, Saffron Burrows as Lt. Cmdr. 'Angel' Devereaux, Matthew Lillard as Lt. Todd 'Maniac' Marshall and Tchéky Karyo as Cmmdre. James 'Paladin' Taggart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Wing Commander has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wing Commander page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wing Commander 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 Wing Commander (1999)?
- In US, Wing Commander is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wing Commander worth watching?
- Wing Commander holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wing Commander?
- Wing Commander stars Freddie Prinze Jr., Saffron Burrows, Matthew Lillard, Tchéky Karyo and Jürgen Prochnow.
- When was Wing Commander released?
- Wing Commander was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.