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Wing Commander (1999)

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

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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.

Release Date
March 11, 1999
Runtime
1h 40m
Rating
4.8/10 (284 votes)

Director: Christopher Roberts

Cast: Freddie Prinze Jr., Saffron Burrows, Matthew Lillard, Tchéky Karyo, Jürgen Prochnow, David Suchet, David Warner, Ginny Holder

Production: Wing Commander Productions, American Entertainment Investors, Digital Anvil, No Prisoners Productions, Origin Systems Inc.
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Budget
$30M
Revenue
$12M
Full Cast (17 people)

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CinemaSerf - 5/10

I love my old science fiction - it's the one area that Netflix/Amazon etc. never seem to cover properly - so I still tend to buy discs. Luckily I got this for under £5. I thought the cast looked ok, so figured it couldn't be that bad. The score is suitably galactic and the special effects are not too bad at all; but the acting is eclipsed only in naffness by the script. Freddie Prinze Jr & Matthew...

August 28, 2023

Wing Commander

Wing Commander

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

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

4.8
100 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date3/11/1999
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Cast

Freddie Prinze Jr.

as 1st Lt. Christopher Blair

Saffron Burrows

as Lt. Cmdr. 'Angel' Devereaux

Matthew Lillard

as Lt. Todd 'Maniac' Marshall

Tchéky Karyo

as Cmmdre. James 'Paladin' Taggart

Jürgen Prochnow

as Cdr. Paul Gerald

David Suchet

as Capt. Jason Sansky

David Warner

as Admiral Geoffrey Tolwyn

Ginny Holder

as Lt. Rosie Forbes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wing Commander about?

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 Confedera…

How long is Wing Commander?

1h 40m

When was Wing Commander released?

March 11, 1999

Who directed Wing Commander?

Christopher Roberts

Who stars in Wing Commander?

Freddie Prinze Jr., Saffron Burrows, Matthew Lillard

What genre is Wing Commander?

Science Fiction, Action, Adventure

What is Wing Commander rated?

PG-13