Babylon 5: In the Beginning
1998, English. Directed by Michael Vejar.
Londo Mollari, the Centauri Emperor, recounts the initial contact between the Humans and Minbari, which resulted in a major incident and subsequent war, for an eager pair of youngsters wanting a story about love and conflict.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Michael VejarDirector
- Bruce BoxleitnerJohn J. Sheridan
- Mira FurlanDelenn
- Richard BiggsStephen Franklin, M.D.
- Andreas KatsulasG'Kar
- Peter JurasikLondo Mollari
- Theodore BikelLenonn
- Reiner SchöneDukhat
- Michael O'HareLt. Cmdr. Jeffrey Sinclair (archive footage)
- Robin Atkin DownesMorann
- J. Patrick McCormackGeneral Lefcourt
- Tricia O'NeilEarth Alliance President
- Robin SachsCoplann
Details
- Released
- 4 January 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- J. Michael Straczynski
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What Babylon 5: In the Beginning is based on
Babylon 5: In the Beginning is adapted from a TV series.
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Babylon 5: In the Beginning: quick answers
What should I watch before Babylon 5: In the Beginning?
Watch Babylon 5: The Gathering (1993) first.
What comes after Babylon 5: In the Beginning?
Next in the series: Babylon 5: Thirdspace (1998), Babylon 5: The River of Souls (1998), and Babylon 5: A Call to Arms (1999).
Is Babylon 5: In the Beginning worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 178 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Babylon 5: In the Beginning?
Babylon 5: In the Beginning runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Babylon 5: In the Beginning have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Babylon 5: In the Beginning. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Babylon 5: In the Beginning parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Babylon 5: In the Beginning yet.
Which OTT platform is Babylon 5: In the Beginning on?
Babylon 5: In the Beginning isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 January 1998. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Babylon 5: In the Beginning?
If you liked Babylon 5: In the Beginning, try Babylon 5: Thirdspace, The 5th Wave, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Who directed Babylon 5: In the Beginning?
Babylon 5: In the Beginning (1998) was directed by Michael Vejar and stars Bruce Boxleitner, Mira Furlan, Richard Biggs.
What is Babylon 5: In the Beginning based on?
Babylon 5: In the Beginning is adapted from a TV series.