Soldier (1998): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Soldier is a 1998 action drama directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, starring Kurt Russell as Todd 3465, Jason Isaacs and Gary Busey. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $14.6 million worldwide on a $60 million budget.
- worldwide gross
- $14.6M
- budget
- $60M
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Paul W. S. Anderson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Impact Pictures
- Budget
- $60M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Soldier About?
The premise of Soldier without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Sergeant Todd, the army’s most advanced soldier, is betrayed after a defeat by genetically engineered troops and abandoned on a barren world. He discovers a small community of crash‑landed survivors living peacefully. When the engineered soldiers return to wipe out the colony, Todd must protect the settlers and confront his creators.
Soldier Cast & Characters
Kurt Russell leads the cast as Todd 3465, with Jason Isaacs as Colonel Mekum and Gary Busey as Church. Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson; 38 actors are credited in all.
- Director Paul W. S. Anderson
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Gary Busey as Church -
Jason Scott Lee as Caine 607
Also Starring in Soldier
· 34 more- Connie Nielsen Sandra
- Sean Pertwee Mace
- Taylor Thorne Nathan
- Khristian Lupo Soldier (uncredited)
- Sara Paxton Angie
- Corbin Bleu Johnny
- Michael Chiklis Jimmy Pig
- Wyatt Russell Todd - Age 11
- Dennis Keiffer Kent 502 (uncredited)
- James Black Riley
- Jesse D. Goins Chester
- Ellen Crawford Ilona
- Paul Dillon Slade
- Elizabeth Dennehy Jimmy Pig's Wife
- Carsten Nørgaard Green
- Mark De Alessandro Goines
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- Mark Bringelson Rubrick
- Conni Marie Brazelton Eva
- Brenda Wehle Hawkins
- Ashley Nolan Judith
- Jesse Littlejohn Will
- Elizabeth Huett Janice
- Michael Finuoli Soldier in Training (uncredited)
- Kyle Sullivan Tommy
- Laura Gray Nurse #1
- Janelle Ginestra Sarah
- Duffy Gaver Chelsey
- Vladimir Orlov Romero
- Alexander Denk Military Observer
- K.K. Dodds Sloan
- Jared Thorne Nathan
- Sydney Berry Ellen
- Celina Muehlbauer Little Crossfire Girl
- Chandra De Alessandro Nurse #2
More from Paul W. S. Anderson
More films directed by Paul W. S. Anderson: The Sight and Shopping.
Soldier Plot Summary
What happens in Soldier from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1996, a covert military program selects newborn orphans and raises them within an ironclad regime, forging a squad of ruthless soldiers who understand nothing but discipline and procedure. Among these survivors is Todd 3465, a veteran molded by endless drills and unflinching loyalty to his unit, accustomed to a world that treats emotions as a liability and slaughters any sign of weakness as if it were a dress rehearsal for war. The training strips away ordinary humanity, leaving behind a fighting machine who can follow orders without hesitation and endure punishment without flinching.
Full summary
The whole story of Soldier, scene by scene
Soldier Box Office & Budget
Soldier grossed $14.6 million worldwide on a $60 million budget, 24% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$14.6M
24% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $14.6M
- Budget
- $60M
Soldier Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Soldier.
How Well Do You Know Soldier?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the designation of the veteran soldier played by Kurt Russell?
Cars in Soldier
9 cars on screen, including the Caterpillar 777 and the AM General HMMWV M1025.
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AM General HMMWV M1025 Minor role -
Crown Supercoach Minor role -
AM General HMMWV M1043 Background role
Soldier Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “O Soldado do Futuro” and “El Ultimo Soldado”.
- Also known as
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- O Soldado do Futuro
- El Ultimo Soldado
- El último soldado
- Żołnierz przyszłości
- Soldier Schwäche = Tod
- Star Force Soldier
- Asker
- Žoldák: Legie zkázy
- A katona
- Солдат
- Galaktyczny wojownik
- Войник
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- Soldado Implacável
- Βετεράνος του Μέλλοντος
- 兵人
- Soldatul
- 솔저
- חייל קטלני
- El soldat
- ソルジャー
- Le soldat
- Vojnik
- Žoldnier: Légia skazy
- ขบวนรบโค่นจักรวาล
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Soldier FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Soldier, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Soldier?
Soldier runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Soldier released?
Soldier was released on October 23, 1998.
Who directed Soldier?
Soldier was directed by Paul W. S. Anderson.
More films by Paul W. S. Anderson Who is in the cast of Soldier?
Soldier stars Kurt Russell as Todd 3465, Jason Isaacs as Colonel Mekum and Gary Busey as Church, among 38 credited actors.
How much did Soldier make at the box office?
Soldier grossed $14.6 million worldwide on a budget of $60 million.
Does Soldier have a post-credit scene?
No. Soldier has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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