Starship Troopers
1997, English. Directed by Paul Verhoeven.
A new kind of enemy. A new kind of war.
Set in the future, the story follows a young soldier named Johnny Rico and his exploits in the Mobile Infantry. Rico's military career progresses from recruit to non-commissioned officer and finally to officer against the backdrop of an interstellar war between mankind and an arachnoid species known as "the Bugs."
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Starship Troopers
Starship Troopers is streaming on Philo and YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Paul VerhoevenDirector
- Casper Van DienJohnny D. Rico
- Dina MeyerDizzy Flores
- Denise RichardsCarmen Ibañez
- Jake BuseyPrivate Ace Levy
- Neil Patrick HarrisColonel Carl Jenkins
- Clancy BrownCareer Sergeant Zim
- Michael IronsideLieutenant Jean Rasczak
- Patrick MuldoonZander Barcalow
- Seth GilliamPrivate Sugar Watkins
- Rue McClanahanBiology Teacher
- Blake LindsleyKatrina McIntire
- Steven FordLieutenant Willy
Details
- Released
- 7 November 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edward Neumeier
- Budget
- $105M
- Box office
- $121M
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What Starship Troopers is based on
Starship Troopers is based on Starship Troopers, a 1959 novel by Robert A. Heinlein.
Novel · 1959
Starship Troopers
By Robert A. Heinlein
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Starship Troopers: quick answers
What comes after Starship Troopers?
Next in the series: Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation (2004), Starship Troopers 3: Marauder (2008), and Starship Troopers: Invasion (2012).
Is Starship Troopers worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 5,826 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Starship Troopers?
Starship Troopers runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Does Starship Troopers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Starship Troopers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Starship Troopers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Starship Troopers is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Starship Troopers on?
Starship Troopers is streaming on Philo and YouTube TV in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Starship Troopers?
If you liked Starship Troopers, try Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, War Machine, Extinction.
Who directed Starship Troopers?
Starship Troopers (1997) was directed by Paul Verhoeven and stars Casper Van Dien, Dina Meyer, Denise Richards.
What is Starship Troopers based on?
Starship Troopers is based on Starship Troopers, a 1959 novel by Robert A. Heinlein.