Wing Commander (1999)

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

Wing Commander (1999) poster

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.

Director: Christopher Roberts
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: David Arnold, Kevin Kiner
Cinematography: Thierry Arbogast
Editing: Peter Davies
Production: Wing Commander Productions, American Entertainment Investors, Digital Anvil, No Prisoners Productions, Origin Systems Inc., The Carousel Picture Company
Country: Luxembourg, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $30M
Box Office: $12M
Original Language: en

Themes

Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Space Odyssey: Galactic Frontier, Galactic Fleet and Starship War, Space Piracy and Orbit Looting, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure

Keywords

fight, pilot, space, based on video game, space opera, space carrier

Trailer

Wing Commander Trailer

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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 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.
Who directed Wing Commander?
Wing Commander was directed by Christopher Roberts.
Who stars in Wing Commander?
Wing Commander stars Freddie Prinze Jr., Saffron Burrows, Matthew Lillard, Tchéky Karyo, Jürgen Prochnow, David Suchet.
How long is Wing Commander?
Wing Commander has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Wing Commander?
Wing Commander is a Science Fiction, Action, Adventure film.
What is the budget of Wing Commander?
Wing Commander had a budget of $30M.
How much did Wing Commander gross?
Wing Commander grossed $12M worldwide.
Where was Wing Commander produced?
Wing Commander was produced in Luxembourg, United States of America.
What are the themes of Wing Commander?
The themes of Wing Commander include: Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Space Odyssey: Galactic Frontier, Galactic Fleet and Starship War, Space Piracy and Orbit Looting, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure.