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Wing Commander

1999Movie1 h 40 minPG-13

29
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4Letterboxd2.1/5Metacritic215.3Rotten Tomatoes10%26%

A thrilling, fast-paced sci-fi movie about the future and war.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

At the edge of our universe, all hell is about to break loose.

In the mid-27th century, the Terran Confederation is at war with the vicious alien Kilrathi Empire. When the Kilrathi capture a crucial navigational device that could lead them to Earth, the Confederation’s only hope rests with a small group of young fighter pilots. Lieutenant Christopher Blair, along with his wingman Todd 'Maniac' Marshall and Commander Jeanette 'Angel' Deveraux, must intercept the alien fleet and prevent the destruction of mankind. Battling overwhelming odds and racing against time, they face not only external threats but also inner fears and rivalries as they fight to save Earth from annihilation.

Feels like

  • Space Dogfight Action
  • Interstellar Warfare
  • Futuristic Sci-Fi
  • Underdog Story
  • Military Sci-Fi
  • Man vs. Alien
  • Save the Earth
  • Based on a Video Game

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Christopher Roberts
Written by
Christopher Roberts
Produced by
Joseph Newton Cohen, Donna Burkons
Music by
David Arnold, Kevin Kiner

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Facts

March 11, 1999 · 1 h 40 min · PG-13

Released
March 11, 1999
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
Luxembourg, United States
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$12 million
Available in
10 countries
Keywords
based on video game

Tropes

Casual Interstellar Travel, Adaptation Dye-Job, Hyperspeed Ambush +9

  • Casual Interstellar Travel
  • Adaptation Dye-Job
  • Hyperspeed Ambush
  • Adaptational Heroism
  • Vanilla Edition
  • Shout-Out
  • Opening Monologue
  • Calling the Old Man Out
  • Creator Cameo
  • The Battle Star
  • Hollywood Evolution
  • Nom de Guerre

12 of 66 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Wing Commander?"

Questions about Wing Commander

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wing Commander?

Hoopla

In the United States, Wing Commander is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Wing Commander worth watching?

29
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 29 (IMDb 4.4, Letterboxd 2.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 10%, and Metacritic 21). Audiences rate it higher (41 out of 100) than critics (16).

Is Wing Commander okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Was Wing Commander a box office flop?

Budget$30 million
Box office$12 million

Yes: it cost about $30 million to make and earned $12 million worldwide, 39% of its budget.

What tropes does Wing Commander use?

Casual Interstellar TravelAdaptation Dye-JobHyperspeed AmbushAdaptational HeroismVanilla EditionShout-OutOpening MonologueCalling the Old Man OutCreator CameoThe Battle StarHollywood EvolutionNom de Guerreand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 tropes for it, including Casual Interstellar Travel, Adaptation Dye-Job, and Hyperspeed Ambush.