Starship Troopers (1997)
Movie 2h 9m ★ 7.1/10 United States of America
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline, blow my mind
ActionAdventureScience FictionThriller
Starship Troopers is an action, adventure and science fiction movie from 1997. It is directed by Paul Verhoeven. The cast includes Neil Patrick Harris, Seth Gilliam and Clancy Brown. The running time is 2h 9m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.1 out of 10.
R Adults only. Rating from US classification.
A new kind of enemy. A new kind of war.
65Tonight Score Well rated, a classic.
Part of Starship Troopers Collection: watch in order
Synopsis
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."
Where to watch Starship Troopers
Streaming catalogues change often. These links show which official services currently offer this title in your country:
Get an email alert for Starship Troopers
Find on JustWatch Streaming & rental options (TMDB) IMDb page Parents guide
Trailer
Cast & crew
- Paul VerhoevenDirector
- Neil Patrick Harrisas Colonel Carl Jenkins
- Seth Gilliamas Private Sugar Watkins
- Clancy Brownas Career Sergeant Zim
- Casper Van Dienas Johnny D. Rico
- Denise Richardsas Carmen Ibañez
- Jake Buseyas Private Ace Levy
- Michael Ironsideas Lieutenant Jean Rasczak
- Dina Meyeras Dizzy Flores
Data from TMDB. Page last updated 18 Oct 2026. Download share image
Questions about Starship Troopers
- What genre is Starship Troopers?
- Starship Troopers is categorised as Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller.
- Who stars in Starship Troopers?
- Neil Patrick Harris, Seth Gilliam, Clancy Brown, Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Starship Troopers?
- Paul Verhoeven directed Starship Troopers.
- How long is Starship Troopers?
- Starship Troopers runs for 2h 9m (129 minutes).
- Is Starship Troopers worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Starship Troopers?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
