Wing Commander (1999): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Wing Commander is a 1999 sci-fi adventure film starring Freddie Prinze Jr. as 1st Lt. Christopher Blair, David Warner and Ken Bones. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $11.6 million worldwide on a $30 million budget.
- worldwide gross
- $11.6M
- budget
- $30M
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Wing Commander Productions
- Budget
- $30M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Wing Commander About?
The premise of Wing Commander without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the mid‑27th century the Terran Confederation fights the alien Kilrathi Empire. When the Kilrathi capture a navigation device that could lead them to Earth, the Confederation’s hope rests on three pilots: Lieutenant Christopher Blair, wingman Todd “Maniac” Marshall, and Commander Jeanette “Angel” Deveraux. They race to intercept the fleet, battling odds, rivalries and inner fears to save humanity.
Wing Commander Themes & Keywords
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Wing Commander Cast & Characters
Freddie Prinze Jr. leads the cast as 1st Lt. Christopher Blair, with David Warner as Admiral Geoffrey Tolwyn and Ken Bones as Admiral Bill Wilson.
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Freddie Prinze Jr. as 1st Lt. Christopher Blair -
David Warner as Admiral Geoffrey Tolwyn - Ken Bones as Admiral Bill Wilson
- David Suchet as Capt. Jason Sansky
Also Starring in Wing Commander
· 13 more- Matthew Lillard Lt. Todd 'Maniac' Marshall
- Saffron Burrows Lt. Cmdr. 'Angel' Devereaux
- Jürgen Prochnow Cdr. Paul Gerald
- Ginny Holder Lt. Rosie Forbes
- Tchéky Karyo Cmmdre. James 'Paladin' Taggart
- Mark Hamill Merlin (voice)
- Hugh Quarshie Lt. Obutu
- Richard Dillane Lt. Hunter
- Simon MacCorkindale Flight Boss
- John McGlynn Richard Bellegarde
- David Fahm Lt. Knight
- Mark Powley Lt. Polanski
- Christopher Roberts Lt. Roberts - Rescue & Recovery Pilot
Wing Commander Plot Summary
What happens in Wing Commander from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the year 2654, humanity fights a long and brutal interstellar war against the Kilrathi Empire, a feline-aligned regime bent on the total eradication of humankind. The Kilrathi raid Pegasus Station, a remote but strategically vital Confederation outpost, seize a critical navigation computer, and from that stolen data they pinpoint Earth as the next target. As the alarm bells ring, Admiral Geoffrey Tolwyn makes a tough choice: withdraw the Terran fleet to defend Earth, even if the call comes with a narrow window and the fleet would arrive two hours too late. The plan hinges on a dangerous delay action that could buy Earth the time it needs to steel its defenses.
Full summary
The whole story of Wing Commander, scene by scene
Wing Commander Box Office & Budget
Wing Commander grossed $11.6 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 39% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$11.6M
39% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $11.6M
- Budget
- $30M
Wing Commander Trailers & Videos
The teaser of Wing Commander.
How Well Do You Know Wing Commander?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the fresh‑faced pilot who carries orders to the Tiger Claw?
Cars in Wing Commander
1 car on screen: the Alvis FV 603 Saracen.
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Alvis FV 603 Saracen Background role
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Movies Like Wing Commander
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Battlespace, Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise and Starship Invasions.
Wing Commander FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Wing Commander, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wing Commander?
Wing Commander runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Wing Commander released?
Wing Commander was released on March 11, 1999.
Who is in the cast of Wing Commander?
Wing Commander stars Freddie Prinze Jr. as 1st Lt. Christopher Blair, David Warner as Admiral Geoffrey Tolwyn and Ken Bones as Admiral Bill Wilson, among 17 credited actors.
How much did Wing Commander make at the box office?
Wing Commander grossed $11.6 million worldwide on a budget of $30 million.
Does Wing Commander have a post-credit scene?
No. Wing Commander has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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