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Starship Troopers
A new kind of enemy. A new kind of war.
1997·2h 9m·★ 7.1
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."
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A high-concept, momentum-led choice for a night when you want spectacle, movement, and a world larger than everyday life.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers looking for an energetic genre watch with bigger ideas or heightened stakes.
Commitment
Standard sit-down · 2h 9m
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