Starship Troopers

"A new kind of enemy. A new kind of war."

Nov 7 1997 R 2h 9m
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

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."

Plot

In the distant future high school kids are encouraged to become citizens by joining the military. What they don't know is that they'll soon be engaged in a full scale war against a planet of alien insects. The fight is on to ensure the safety of humanity.

Written by

Edward Neumeier, Robert A. Heinlein

Directed by

Paul Verhoeven

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Digital Image Associates, Big Bug Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Touchstone Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 16 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
332,461
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
52
Popularity
NA