Battlestar Galactica

1978 • 124 minutes

About this movie

In the deepest reaches of space, the fight to save all human life from extinction has begun in this science fiction adventure that launched the Battlestar Galactica phenomenon! Hopeful for lasting peace following centuries of intense warfare, the Twelve Colonies gather to sign a treaty with their dreaded enemies, The Cylons. But after an act of treachery on the eve of the ceremony, the Cylons launch a devastating surprise attack, destroying the Colonies' home planets and most of their military strength. A lone flagship battlestar, the Galactica, remains to aid the surviving colonists on their epic journey for a new home to a far-off legendary planet -Earth. They must survive the pursuing Cylons in a series of epic battles that will determine the fate of the human race in this non-stop action-packed classic filled with cutting-edge special effects by John Dykstra (Star Wars, Spider-Man).

Ratings and reviews

I don't think I ever missed an episode as a kid. Our whole family watched BSG together and ENJOYED IT. I wished Lorne Greene was My Grandfather. My first real "heartbreak": Apollo's poignant loss of his wife.... "and we'll have an eternity, too" Not a dry eye in the house. Funny: the other day, I heard a segment of Stuart Phillips' score on Songza. Recognized it instantly. I must have worn out my vinyl LP listening and absorbing every note. An inspiring musical score was a first for TV shows back in the day

I loved this series. I'm not old enough to have seen it when it aired but I saw it on tape over and over again (wore the tapes out). The new one is good, but the classic is my favorite no matter how cheesy. I'll edit my review as it seemed to have caused some people problems. It was a late night review and I was under the impression it was released in the early 70's. I stand corrected by both Google Play at the top and by the reviews above me. Still doesn't change the fact this is a great show.

Hey kid, I saw the FIRST Star Wars in the theater in July 1977 and then all that summer. I then gleefully awaited this TV series when it debuted on ABC the following year. It wasn't cheesy or hokey as a teenager when it first came out. The FX were for a TV budget and I accepted that. But it was great having a decent Sci Fi show with decent FX in that era. And it's fun to look back at now. Can't wait to show my boys.