Starship Troopers
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."
Release Year
1997
Runtime
129 min
Audience Score
7.1
Genres
Adventure, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Story Snapshot
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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Starship Troopers is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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