Battlefield Earth

Battlefield Earth

2000 · 117 min · EN · PG-13 · 3.2 (751 votes)
Dir. Roger Christian · Starring John Travolta, Barry Pepper, Forest Whitaker, Kim Coates, Sabine Karsenti, Christian Tessier · Music Elia Cmiral

Take back the planet.

ActionAdventureComedyScience Fiction

In the year 3000, man is no match for the Psychlos, a greedy, manipulative race of aliens on a quest for ultimate profit. Led by the powerful Terl, the Psychlos are stripping Earth clean of its natural resources, using the broken remnants of humanity as slaves. What is left of the human race has descended into a near primitive state. After being captured, it is up to Tyler to save mankind.

VIBE

This is a chaotic, visually distinct sci-fi spectacle that feels like a fever dream. Its over-the-top performances and bizarre aesthetic create an unintentionally comedic, grating experience, steeped in dystopian dread and relentless alien exploitation. It's a truly unique, often bewildering, watch.

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