Battlestar Galactica (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1978, Battlestar Galactica is an adventure and science fiction film directed by Richard A. Colla, running about 122 minutes. “A billion light years from Earth, the human race is fighting for survival.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of Mankind, the last major fighter carrier leads a makeshift fugitive fleet in a desperate search for the legendary planet Earth. This film is adapted from a television series that aired on ABC from September 17, 1978, to August 17, 1980. The first and fifth episodes of the series were edited into this theatrical feature film. Taken together, the two episodes ran 148 minutes, without commercials, while the film runs 125 minutes.
Who’s in it. Battlestar Galactica stars Richard Hatch as Capt. Apollo, Dirk Benedict as Lt. Starbuck, Lorne Greene as Commander Adama and Herbert Jefferson Jr. as Lt. Boomer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Battlestar Galactica has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Battlestar Galactica (1978)?
- In US, Battlestar Galactica is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Battlestar Galactica?
- Battlestar Galactica stars Richard Hatch, Dirk Benedict, Lorne Greene, Herbert Jefferson Jr. and Maren Jensen.
- When was Battlestar Galactica released?
- Battlestar Galactica was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.