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Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

1979Movie1 h 29 minPG

40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic45–Rotten Tomatoes25%54%

A thrilling, wondrous sci-fi movie about the future and fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

The original spaceman!

Capt. William "Buck" Rogers is a jovial space cowboy who is accidentally time-warped from 1987 to 2491. Earth is engaged in interplanetary war following a global holocaust, and Buck's piloting skills make him an ideal starfighter recruit for the Earth Defense Directorate.

Feels like

  • Retro Sci-Fi
  • Space Opera
  • Campy Adventure
  • Utopian Future
  • Good vs. Evil
  • Lighthearted Tone
  • Action-Packed
  • Classic TV Series
  • Family-Friendly

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Daniel Haller
Written by
Leslie Stevens, Glen A. Larson
Produced by
Richard Caffey
Music by
Stu Phillips

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 2, 1979 · 1 h 29 min · PG

Released
March 2, 1979
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Science Fiction, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$22 million

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Buck Rogers in the 25th Century worth watching?"

Questions about Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Buck Rogers in the 25th Century worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (35).

Is Buck Rogers in the 25th Century okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Buck Rogers in the 25th Century?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Buck Rogers in the 25th Century a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$22 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $4 million to make and earned $22 million worldwide, 6.2 times its budget.