Is Starship Troopers scary?

MyCinema has not rated Starship Troopers for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an adventure, action, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Starship Troopers in the US?

Starship Troopers streams on Netflix and YouTube TV and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Starship Troopers?

Starship Troopers runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).

Is Starship Troopers suitable for kids?

Starship Troopers is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19972h 9mAdventure / Action / Thriller / Science Fiction

Starship Troopers

Name: Starship Troopers
Genre: Adventure, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released: 1997-11-07
Duration: 129 min

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."

TMDB audience score

Based on 5,755 votes

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Starship Troopers at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 9m

At 2h 9m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Adventure · Action · Thriller · Science Fiction

TMDB files it under adventure, action, thriller, and science fiction.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Netflix and YouTube TV. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 5,755 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Starship Troopers tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 9m.
It is included with Netflix and YouTube TV in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 5,755 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Starship Troopers

Is Starship Troopers scary?: MyCinema has not rated Starship Troopers for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an adventure, action, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Starship Troopers in the US?: Starship Troopers streams on Netflix and YouTube TV and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Starship Troopers?: Starship Troopers runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
Is Starship Troopers suitable for kids?: Starship Troopers is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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