Wing Commander (1999)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Wing Commander
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home | Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Sky | YouTube |
| Canada | Hoopla | YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Sky, Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Wing Commander in 1 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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. Wing Commander is a Science Fiction, Action, Adventure movie, released on 1999-03-11, runtime 100 minutes.
Is Wing Commander worth watching?
TMDB users rate Wing Commander 4.8 out of 10 from 301 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Wing Commander?
In the United States, Wing Commander is free to watch on Hoopla and can be rented from Google Play Movies and YouTube. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Christopher Roberts
Cast
- Freddie Prinze Jr. as 1st Lt. Christopher Blair
- Saffron Burrows as Lt. Cmdr. 'Angel' Devereaux
- Matthew Lillard as Lt. Todd 'Maniac' Marshall
- Tchéky Karyo as Cmmdre. James 'Paladin' Taggart
- Jürgen Prochnow as Cdr. Paul Gerald
- David Suchet as Capt. Jason Sansky
- David Warner as Admiral Geoffrey Tolwyn
- Ginny Holder as Lt. Rosie Forbes
- Hugh Quarshie as Lt. Obutu
- Ken Bones as Admiral Bill Wilson
- John McGlynn as Richard Bellegarde
- Richard Dillane as Lt. Hunter
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Sources
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