Battlestar Galactica (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Series · ★ 7.1
Released in 1978, Battlestar Galactica is a sci-fi & fantasy and drama series.
What it’s about. When the 12 Colonies of Man are wiped out by a cybernetic race called the Cylons, Commander Adama and the crew of the battlestar Galactica lead a ragtag fleet of human survivors in search of a "mythical planet" called Earth.
Who’s in it. Battlestar Galactica stars Lorne Greene as Commander Adama, Dirk Benedict as Lt. Starbuck, Richard Hatch as Capt. Apollo and Maren Jensen as Lt. Athena, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Battlestar Galactica has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Battlestar Galactica page.
If you liked it. Fans of Battlestar Galactica tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Battlestar Galactica (1978)?
- In US, Battlestar Galactica is available to 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 Battlestar Galactica worth watching?
- Battlestar Galactica holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Battlestar Galactica?
- Battlestar Galactica stars Lorne Greene, Dirk Benedict, Richard Hatch, Maren Jensen and Herbert Jefferson Jr..
- When was Battlestar Galactica released?
- Battlestar Galactica was released in 1978.