Battlestar Galactica: Razor

A gripping tale of survival and conflict in the depths of space.

Critics broadly praised the special's polished craft, science fiction spectacle, cinematography, and Stephanie Jacobsen's performance, while differing over its accessibility as a stand-alone story.

• Kendra Shaw's earlier career aboard the Pegasus supplies the special's primary viewpoint before the ship encounters Galactica.
• Helena Cain and Kendra Shaw confront brutal command choices shaped by catastrophe, discipline, and survival.
• The narrative foregrounds suspicion surrounding Cylon infiltration and the difficulty of distinguishing human loyalty from deception.
• The Pegasus setting, space battles, and broadcast visual-effects work emphasize the fleet's scale and combat technology.

• Battlestar Galactica: The Planshared military science fiction, space opera stakes, ensemble command drama, and morally severe survival themes
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine — What You Leave Behindshared expansive space opera, military conflict, political tension, and serialized science fiction mythology
• Aliensshared claustrophobic military science fiction, command dilemmas, and escalating survival pressure
• The Expanse: The Churnshared space combat, institutional crisis, and morally complex leadership under existential threat

Director

Félix Alcalá

Release Date

2007-11-12

Runtime

88 min

Rating

7.2 / 10 (480)

What is Battlestar Galactica: Razor about?

A hard-edged Battlestar Galactica prequel follows the Pegasus through catastrophe, command trauma, and the uncertain loyalties of a Cylon-infested war.

What is Battlestar Galactica: Razor like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Battlestar Galactica: Razor as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as dense.

Is Battlestar Galactica: Razor violent?

Yes. Ember rates the violence in Battlestar Galactica: Razor as brutal.

What did critics think of Battlestar Galactica: Razor?

Critics broadly praised the special's polished craft, science fiction spectacle, cinematography, and Stephanie Jacobsen's performance, while differing over its accessibility as a stand-alone story.

Which films are like Battlestar Galactica: Razor?

Films with a similar feel include Battlestar Galactica: The Plan, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine — What You Leave Behind, Aliens, and The Expanse: The Churn.

How long is Battlestar Galactica: Razor?

Battlestar Galactica: Razor runs 88 minutes.

Where can I watch Battlestar Galactica: Razor?

In United States, Battlestar Galactica: Razor is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home.