Battlefield Earth (2000)
A sweeping sci-fi spectacle set in the year 3000, where alien conquerors enslave humanity and one man dares to fight back.
Battlefield Earth - Movie Information
- Original Title: Battlefield Earth
- Release Year: 2000
- Directed by: Roger Christian
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 59m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, French
- Release Date (Theatrical): May 12, 2000 (United States - PG-13), June 2, 2000 (United Kingdom - 12), July 21, 2001 (Germany - 16), June 14, 2000 (France - U), May 31, 2000 (Australia - M), June 2, 2000 (Italy), June 2, 2000 (Spain - 18)
- Alternative Titles: Bitwa o Ziemię (PL), Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000 (US), Battaglia per la Terra: Una saga dell'anno 3000 (IT), Bojiště Země: Sága roku 3000 (CZ), バトルフィールド・アース (JP), A Reconquista (BR), Battlefield Earth (UK)
- Production Companies: Franchise Pictures, JTP Films
- Production Countries: United States of America
Battlefield Earth - Plot
In the year 3000, man is no match for the Psychlos, a greedy, manipulative race of aliens on a quest for ultimate profit. Led by the powerful Terl, the Psychlos are stripping Earth clean of its natural resources, using the broken remnants of humanity as slaves. What is left of the human race has descended into a near primitive state. After being captured, it is up to Tyler to save mankind.
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Battlefield Earth - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Roger Christian
Main Cast
- John Travolta
- Barry Pepper
- Forest Whitaker
- Kim Coates
- Sabine Karsenti
- Christian Tessier
- Sylvain Landry
- Michael Byrne
- Richard Tyson
- Christopher Freeman
Writers
- J.D. Shapiro
- Corey Mandell
Producers
- Jonathan D. Krane
- Elie Samaha
- John Travolta
Battlefield Earth - FAQs
What is Battlefield Earth about?
Battlefield Earth is set in the year 3000, where a brutal alien race called the Psychlos has conquered Earth and reduced humanity to near-primitive slavery. A captive human named Jonnie Goodboy Tyler rises up against the alien overlords, leading a desperate resistance to reclaim the planet.
Why did Battlefield Earth fail so badly?
The film was widely panned for its disorienting Dutch-angle cinematography, campy performances, and incoherent screenplay. It earned a 3% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and swept the Razzie Awards, winning Worst Picture of the Year and Worst Picture of the Decade. It's now considered one of cinema's most notorious flops.
Is Battlefield Earth based on a book?
Yes, the film adapts the 1982 novel of the same name by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. The book was a sprawling science fiction epic, and John Travolta, a devoted Scientologist, championed the project for years before it finally reached the screen in 2000.
Where can you stream Battlefield Earth?
Battlefield Earth is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It's not currently included in any major subscription streaming library, so a digital rental is your easiest option.
Who stars in Battlefield Earth?
John Travolta leads the cast as the villainous alien Terl, with Barry Pepper playing the human hero Jonnie Goodboy Tyler. Forest Whitaker co-stars as Ker, Terl's reluctant Psychlo subordinate. Kim Coates, Sabine Karsenti, and Richard Tyson round out the supporting cast.
Did Battlefield Earth lose money at the box office?
Absolutely. Made on a $44 million budget, the film grossed just under $30 million worldwide — a significant financial loss. Combined with its catastrophic critical reception and Razzie sweep, Battlefield Earth became a textbook example of a Hollywood box-office disaster.
Did Battlefield Earth win any Razzie Awards?
It dominated the Razzies. At the 2001 ceremony, Battlefield Earth won seven Golden Raspberry Awards including Worst Picture, Worst Director, and Worst Actor for John Travolta. A decade later, it was awarded the special Razzie for Worst Picture of the Decade — a rare and dubious distinction.
What is the age rating for Battlefield Earth?
Battlefield Earth is rated PG-13 in the United States, meaning it's suitable for viewers aged 13 and up. The rating reflects the film's sci-fi action violence and some intense sequences, though it stops short of the harder content that would earn an R rating.
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