Battlestar Galactica

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.

Critics saw the film as a derivative, cheaper imitation of Star Wars that lost the humor and sense of fun of its model.

• Adama summons the Colonies' survivors to follow him toward the mythical planet Earth
• Credits and keywords show it is edited from a TV series with Apollo, Starbuck and Boomer as core warriors
• Adama believes Sire Uri's medal party invitation is a trap for the Galactica

• Star Warsspace opera scale with fleet battles and a rebel crew on a quest, sharing adventure sci-fi tone
• Silent Runningfleet-bound survivors crossing space under a fatherly commander with a mythic homeworld goal
• Buck Rogers in the 25th Centuryspace adventure with a hopeful, earnest tone and episodic quest structure

Directors

Richard A. Colla, Alan J. Levi

Release Date

1978-10-25

Runtime

122 min

Rating

6.9 / 10 (223)

What is Battlestar Galactica about?

Stranded survivors of a genocided human civilization follow an aging commander across the stars in search of a mythical Earth while hunted by the Cylon Empire.

What is Battlestar Galactica like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Battlestar Galactica as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.

Is Battlestar Galactica violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Battlestar Galactica as mild.

What did critics think of Battlestar Galactica?

Critics saw the film as a derivative, cheaper imitation of Star Wars that lost the humor and sense of fun of its model.

Which films are like Battlestar Galactica?

Films with a similar feel include Star Wars, Silent Running, and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.

How long is Battlestar Galactica?

Battlestar Galactica runs 122 minutes.

Where can I watch Battlestar Galactica?

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