Starship Troopers

1997 · 129 min · EN · R · 7.1 (5,772 votes)

Dir. Paul Verhoeven · Starring Casper Van Dien, Dina Meyer, Denise Richards, Jake Busey, Neil Patrick Harris, Clancy Brown · Music Basil Poledouris · Starship Troopers Collection

“A new kind of enemy. A new kind of war.”

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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."

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This film is a relentless, gleefully violent ride, brimming with a satirical edge that cuts deep beneath its glossy, over-the-top surface. It's a visceral, often darkly comedic experience, blending blockbuster spectacle with pointed social commentary. Expect a propulsive, action-packed journey that's both thrilling and thought-provoking.

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