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Battlestar Galactica: The Plan

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2009 | 112 min | Science Fiction, Action, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Aliens or Serenity, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Exciting.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

When the initial Cylon attack against the Twelve Colonies fails to achieve complete extermination of human life as planned, twin Number Ones (Cavils) embedded on Galactica and Caprica must improvise to destroy the human survivors.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 45K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Edward James Olmos

  • Edward James OlmosCommander William Adama
  • Dean StockwellBrother Cavil
  • Michael TruccoSamuel Anders
  • Grace ParkLt. Sharon 'Boomer' Valerii
  • Michael HoganColonel Saul Tigh
  • Callum Keith RennieLeoben Conoy
  • Kate VernonEllen Tigh
  • Rick WorthySimon
  • Lymari NadalGiana O'Neill
  • Matthew BennettAaron Doral