Wing Commander_
"At the edge of our universe, all hell is about to break loose."
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.
Starring
Freddie Prinze Jr., Saffron Burrows, Matthew Lillard
Box Office
$11.6M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Wing Commander earned $11.6M against a $30.0M budget.
Year context
Wing Commander was released 27 years ago in 1999.
Wing Commander is a Science Fiction, Action, Adventure film with a runtime of 1h 40m.
CAST (17)
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
JM
John McGlynn
Richard Bellegarde
Richard Dillane
Lt. Hunter
MP
Mark Powley
Lt. Polanski
DF
David Fahm
Lt. Knight
Simon MacCorkindale
Flight Boss
Mark Hamill
Merlin (voice)
Christopher Roberts
Lt. Roberts - Rescue & Recovery Pilot
BOX OFFICE
$30.0M
Budget
$11.6M
Revenue
-61%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
STUDIOS (5)
Wing Commander Productions
American Entertainment Investors
Digital Anvil
No Prisoners Productions
Origin Systems Inc.
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
Language
English
Country
LU, United States
Rating
4.8/10 (279 votes)
Popularity
2
Budget
$30,000,000
Box Office
$11,578,022
Profit
$-18,421,978
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is Wing Commander?
Wing Commander has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in Wing Commander?
The cast of Wing Commander includes Freddie Prinze Jr., Saffron Burrows, Matthew Lillard, Tchéky Karyo, Jürgen Prochnow.
How much did Wing Commander make at the box office?
Wing Commander earned $11,578,022 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $30,000,000.
What is the rating of Wing Commander?
Wing Commander has a rating of 4.8 out of 10 based on 279 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Science Fiction
Action
Adventure