Starship Troopers (1997) is a military science film directed by Paul Verhoeven, based on the 1959 novel by Robert A. Heinlein.

Set in a future where Earth is ruled by a military federation, the film depicts the species’ ongoing war against an alien species called the Arachnids.

The story follows Johnny Rico, a young soldier who joins the mobile army to fight in this interstellar conflict.

The film delves deeply into the topics of civil rights, duty and sacrifice in war, often with a satirical nature aimed at criticizing fascism and militarism.

Verhoeven’s direction and script offer Girl commentary on propaganda and dictatorship, presenting a society of conscription tied to citizenship and full social privileges.