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Starship Troopers
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Paul Verhoeven. With Casper Van Dien, Dina Meyer, Denise Richards.
7.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTSet 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-c…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Starship Troopers.
MoviHero lists November 7, 1997 as the release date for Starship Troopers. Paul Verhoeven is the listed director. The listed cast includes Casper Van Dien as Johnny D. Rico, Dina Meyer as Dizzy Flores, Denise Richards as Carmen Ibañez, Jake Busey as Private Ace Levy. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 7, 1997
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Thriller · Action
Runtime2h 9m
DirectorPaul Verhoeven
CastCasper Van Dien as Johnny D. Rico, Dina Meyer as Dizzy Flores, Denise Richards as Carmen Ibañez, Jake Busey as Private Ace Levy
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Starship Troopers right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Starship Troopers runs 2h 9m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.1/10 from 5,816 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary2/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“A rare example of when a bad adaptation of a book winds up making a good standalone movie.”
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“Good watch, will watch again, and can recommend, possible for a Bad Movie Night.”
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“No time for regrets in the fury of battle Again and again there are undertones in this movie that show us that the situation is…”
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“I remember when I watched this movie at the theatre in 1997.”
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“Almost a classic. Maybe it is a classic. Another semi classic or classic by Verhoeven. The "in your face" action is set to science fiction…”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherJohnny D. RicoJohnny D. Rico in Starship Troopers (1997), played by Casper Van Dien.Open character guide otherDizzy FloresDizzy Flores in Starship Troopers (1997), played by Dina Meyer.Open character guide otherCarmen IbañezCarmen Ibañez in Starship Troopers (1997), played by Denise Richards.Open character guide
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