Wing Commander
“At the edge of our universe, all hell is about to break loose.”
Synopsis
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.
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Freddie Prinze Jr.
1st Lt. Christopher Blair
Saffron Burrows
Lt. Cmdr. 'Angel' Devereaux
Matthew Lillard
Lt. Todd 'Maniac' Marshall
Tchéky Karyo
Cmmdre. James 'Paladin' Taggart
Jürgen Prochnow
Cdr. Paul Gerald
David Suchet
Capt. Jason Sansky
David Warner
Admiral Geoffrey Tolwyn
Ginny Holder
Lt. Rosie Forbes
Hugh Quarshie
Lt. Obutu
Ken Bones
Admiral Bill Wilson
John McGlynn
Richard Bellegarde
Richard Dillane
Lt. Hunter
Mark Powley
Lt. Polanski
David Fahm
Lt. Knight
Simon MacCorkindale
Flight Boss
Mark Hamill
Merlin (voice)
Christopher Roberts
Lt. Roberts - Rescue & Recovery Pilot
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.39x
-$18.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Roberts
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Roberts
- Original Score
- Kevin Kiner, David Arnold
- Original Title
- Wing Commander
- Country of Origin
- Luxembourg, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11.6M
- Production Studios
- Wing Commander Productions, American Entertainment Investors, Digital Anvil, No Prisoners Productions, Origin Systems Inc., The Carousel Picture Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Roberts
Christopher Roberts
Kevin Kiner, David Arnold
Thierry Arbogast
Peter Davies
Donna Burkons, Joseph Newton Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Thierry Arbogast
Director of Photography
Donna Burkons
Producer
Joseph Newton Cohen
Producer
Kevin Kiner
Original Music Composer
Christopher Roberts
Director
David Arnold
Original Music Composer
Christopher Roberts
Screenplay
Magali Guidasci
Costume Design
Peter Lamont
Production Design
Peter Davies
Editor
Thomas Dadras
Visual Effects Supervisor
Chris Brown
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Altenau
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wing Commander
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Wing Commander?
Wing Commander was directed by Christopher Roberts.
Who stars in Wing Commander?
The principal cast of Wing Commander includes Freddie Prinze Jr., Saffron Burrows, Matthew Lillard, Tchéky Karyo, Jürgen Prochnow.
When was Wing Commander released and how long is it?
Wing Commander was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Wing Commander?
Wing Commander had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $11.6M at the worldwide box office (0.39 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Wing Commander?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wing Commander was composed by Kevin Kiner, David Arnold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wing Commander?
Wing Commander holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).