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Battlestar Galactica

Battlestar Galactica

Science Fiction · Adventure · 1978

After the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of Mankind, the last major fighter carrier leads a makeshift fugitive fleet in a desperate search for the legendary planet Earth.

Movie details

Battlestar Galactica

“A billion light years from Earth, the human race is fighting for survival.”

1978 Science Fiction · Adventure 2h 2m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.9 / 10

Community rating

After the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of Mankind, the last major fighter carrier leads a makeshift fugitive fleet in a desperate search for the legendary planet Earth.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Battlestar Galactica?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Alan J. Levi · Richard A. Colla

Written by

Glen A. Larson

Richard Hatch

Richard Hatch

Capt. Apollo

Dirk Benedict

Dirk Benedict

Lt. Starbuck

Lorne Greene

Lorne Greene

Cmdr. Adama

Herbert Jefferson Jr.

Herbert Jefferson Jr.

Lt. Boomer

Maren Jensen

Maren Jensen

Lt. Athena

Laurette Spang

Laurette Spang

Cassiopeia

Terry Carter

Terry Carter

Col. Tigh

Court is in session

Put Battlestar Galactica on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.