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Babylon 5: A Call to Arms 1999

Status
Released
Runtime
94 minutes
Director
Michael Vejar
Networks
Babylonian Productions, Turner Network Television
Where to Stream
Amazon Video
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Topic: Film "Babylon 5: A Call to Arms" (1999). Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.

Type
Film
Year
1999
Status
Released
Runtime
94 minutes
Release date
May 12, 1999
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Babylonian Productions, Turner Network Television
Genres
Action, Science Fiction, Adventure
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★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 134 votes
Episode runtime
~94 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Babylonian Productions, Turner Network Television
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Topic: Film "Babylon 5: A Call to Arms" (1999).
Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Length 150-190 words.
Constraint 6: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 7: Use ONLY facts from the provided text.
Title: Babylon 5: A Call to Arms
Year: 1999
Rating: PG
Release Date: 01/03/1999 (US)
Genres: Action, Science Fiction, and Adventure
Runtime: 1h 34m
Synopsis: Allies of the Shadows seek revenge against humanity. This movie sets up the series, "Crusade," the sequel to "Babylon 5."
"Babylon 5: A Call to Arms" is a science fiction, action, and adventure film released in the United States on January 3, 1999. The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes and is rated PG. In the film, allies of the Shadows seek revenge against humanity. This movie serves to set up the series Crusade, which is the sequel to Babylon 5.
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Should you watch it?

“President John Sheridan faces a vengeful threat from the Shadows' former allies in this science fiction film.”

Reasons to watch
  • It serves as a direct narrative bridge between Babylon 5 and the Crusade series.
  • The film features the development of new prototype destroyers, the IAS Excalibur and IAS Victory.
  • It depicts the ongoing consequences of the Interstellar Alliance five years after its establishment.
Keep in mind
  • Viewers unfamiliar with the established Babylon 5 universe may find the narrative context difficult to follow.

Watch it if you are a fan of the Babylon 5 universe looking for the essential prelude to Crusade.

This film maintains a serious tone focused on military and political stakes with a standard feature-length runtime.

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It is worth watching for viewers interested in the expanded Babylon 5 narrative and the setup for the Crusade series.

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The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes.

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The film acts as a sequel to Babylon 5, suggesting familiarity with that series is beneficial for understanding the plot.

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