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Starship Troopers (1997): Film vs Book
Film · 1997 · Directed by Paul Verhoeven · Starring Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards
About the film
A young soldier joins the army in a future war with aliens.
How close is it to the book?
Reimagined, only inspired by the bookThe film is a satire and differs a great deal from the book's serious tone.
Read or watch first?
The novel is a debated classic of military science fiction.
What the book gives you
Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein
Action-filled storytelling and plenty to debate about duty and society.
Who will like it: Readers who like fast military science fiction with big ideas.