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Battlefield Earth

"Take back the planet."

May 12, 2000 1h 59m 3.3/10 (908 votes)

Originally released in 2000. Battlefield Earth is a science fiction/action film. directed by Roger Christian.

Starring John Travolta, Barry Pepper, and Forest Whitaker

Synopsis

In the year 3000, man is no match for the Psychlos, a greedy, manipulative race of aliens on a quest for ultimate profit. Led by the powerful Terl, the Psychlos are stripping Earth clean of its natural resources, using the broken remnants of humanity as slaves. What is left of the human race has descended into a near primitive state. After being captured, it is up to Tyler to save mankind.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 12, 2000 25 years ago
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Runtime 1h 59m 119 minutes total
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User Rating 3.3/10 Mixed (908 votes)
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Budget $44M Production budget
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Box Office $29.7M 0.7x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$44,000,000
Revenue
$29,725,663

Production Companies

  • Franchise Pictures
  • JTP Films

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Battlefield Earth about?

In the year 3000, man is no match for the Psychlos, a greedy, manipulative race of aliens on a quest for ultimate profit. Led by the powerful Terl, the Psychlos are stripping Earth clean of its nat...

Who directed Battlefield Earth?

Battlefield Earth was directed by Roger Christian.

How long is Battlefield Earth?

Battlefield Earth has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).

When was Battlefield Earth released?

Battlefield Earth was released on May 12, 2000 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Battlefield Earth?

The main cast of Battlefield Earth includes John Travolta, Barry Pepper, Forest Whitaker, Kim Coates, Sabine Karsenti.

Is Battlefield Earth worth watching?

Battlefield Earth has a user rating of 3.3/10 based on 908 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.