Set in the future, the story follows a young soldier named Johnny Rico and his exploits in the Mobile Infantry. Rico's military career progresses from recruit to non-commissioned officer and finally to officer against the backdrop of an interstellar war between mankind and an arachnoid species known as "the Bugs."
Directed by Paul Verhoeven
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💰 Cost $105M, grossed $121.2M.
🏆 Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 16 nominations total.
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