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Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers - To Live and Die in Starlight

2002Movie1 h 30 min

55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd3.0/5Rotten Tomatoes–41%

A nostalgic, thrilling sci-fi movie about the future and mystery.

Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism

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Story

After being punished for retreat from combat, Ranger David Martel is given command of the Liandra, a haunted 20-year old Minbari fighting ship. He's escorting ambassadors to a secret archaeological site, the oldest city on record and a clue to a dangerous ancient race.

Feels like

  • Space Opera
  • Sci-Fi Action
  • Ancient Mysteries
  • Military Discipline
  • Interstellar Conflict
  • Alien Civilizations
  • Space Exploration
  • Fan Service
  • Character-Driven Sci-Fi
  • Epic Scope

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Michael Vejar
Written by
J. Michael Straczynski
Produced by
Ron McLeod
Music by
Christopher Franke

Everyone

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Facts

April 30, 2002 · 1 h 30 min · Violence

Released
April 30, 2002
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Science Fiction, Adventure, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
51 countries

Tropes

Genki Guy, Took a Level in Jerkass, Continuity Nod +9

  • Genki Guy
  • Took a Level in Jerkass
  • Continuity Nod
  • The Medic
  • The Mole
  • Ragtag Bunch of Misfits
  • Fiery Redhead
  • Like an Old Married Couple
  • Embarrassing First Name
  • Sir Swears-a-Lot
  • The Captain
  • You Are in Command Now

12 of 41 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers - To Live and Die in Starlight worth watching?"

Questions about Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers - To Live and Die in Starlight

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers - To Live and Die in Starlight worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6 and Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5).

Is Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers - To Live and Die in Starlight a sequel?

  1. Babylon 5: The Gathering (1993)
  2. Babylon 5: In the Beginning (1998)
  3. Babylon 5: Thirdspace (1998)
  4. Babylon 5: The River of Souls (1998)
  5. Babylon 5: A Call to Arms (1999)
  6. Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers - To Live and Die in Starlight (2002)
  7. Babylon 5: The Lost Tales - Voices in the Dark (2007)
  8. Babylon 5: The Road Home (2023)

Yes: it's movie 6 of 8 in its series, after Babylon 5: A Call to Arms (1999) and before Babylon 5: The Lost Tales - Voices in the Dark (2007).

Is Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers - To Live and Die in Starlight plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers - To Live and Die in Starlight use?

Genki GuyTook a Level in JerkassContinuity NodThe MedicThe MoleRagtag Bunch of MisfitsFiery RedheadLike an Old Married CoupleEmbarrassing First NameSir Swears-a-LotThe CaptainYou Are in Command Nowand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including Genki Guy, Took a Level in Jerkass, and Continuity Nod.