Connections
References
Star Trek (1966)
(TV Series)
Planet of the Apes (1968)
Fantastic Planet (1973)
A human leads a revolution against aliens by means of learning their culture through a "teaching machine".
A human leads a revolution against aliens by means of learning their culture through a "teaching machine".
They Live (1988)
Aliens create illusory reality to enslave mankind, and are polluting the Earth's atmosphere to make it like their own planet's.
Aliens create illusory reality to enslave mankind, and are polluting the Earth's atmosphere to make it like their own planet's.
The Lawnmower Man (1992)
Braveheart (1995)
Independence Day (1996)
The Matrix (1999)
Referenced in
Phantom of the Megaplex (2000)
(TV Movie)
dialogue
dialogue
Dude, Where's My Car? (2000)
seen in newspaper ad
seen in newspaper ad
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
"This is the worst thing I seen since Battlefield Earth"
"This is the worst thing I seen since Battlefield Earth"
Angel: Couplet (2002)
(TV Episode)
Cordelia: Once you lose the Battlefield Earth hair...
Cordelia: Once you lose the Battlefield Earth hair...
Mr. Deeds (2002)
Characters talk about how this movie sucked.
Characters talk about how this movie sucked.
The Nugget (2002)
"Have you seen Battlefield Earth?"
"Have you seen Battlefield Earth?"
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Dirty Girls (2003)
(TV Episode)
mentioned by Spike
mentioned by Spike
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III - Rebel Strike (2003)
(Video Game)
One level is called Battlefield Hoth.
One level is called Battlefield Hoth.
Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1: Broodwich (2003)
(TV Episode)
Master Shake collects Battlefield Earth cups.
Master Shake collects Battlefield Earth cups.
This Is Scientology: An Overview of the World's Fastest Growing Religion (2004)
(Video)
referenced as one of L. Ron Hubbard's credits; title shown on movie marquee
referenced as one of L. Ron Hubbard's credits; title shown on movie marquee
101 Biggest Celebrity Oops (2004)
(TV Special)
John Travolta stars in "Battlefield Earth"
John Travolta stars in "Battlefield Earth"
I Am Not an Animal: Planet of the Men and Women (2004)
(TV Episode)
A cinema has the writing "Now Showing: Battlefield Earth" written on the side.
A cinema has the writing "Now Showing: Battlefield Earth" written on the side.
Film Geek (2005)
Scotty asks a customer why he didn't get the widescreen version of this movie
Scotty asks a customer why he didn't get the widescreen version of this movie
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006)
DVDs being sold in the store behind Pamela
DVDs being sold in the store behind Pamela
The Holiday (2006)
Seen on the shelf in the DVD store
Seen on the shelf in the DVD store
Primeval: Episode #1.3 (2007)
(TV Episode)
Open reference by a character
Open reference by a character
F. (2007)
The subject of this documentary mentions this film
The subject of this documentary mentions this film
Saturday Night Live: Scarlett Johansson/Björk (2007)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned on Weekend Update
Mentioned on Weekend Update
Death Proof (2007)
Poster appears in Jungle Julia's apartment.
Poster appears in Jungle Julia's apartment.
The Monster Hunter: Bigfoot/Nahuelito (2007)
(TV Episode)
Host Josh Gates mentions that the only in-flight movie on the team's 20-hour flight to Malaysia was Battlefield Earth.
Host Josh Gates mentions that the only in-flight movie on the team's 20-hour flight to Malaysia was Battlefield Earth.
Atop the Fourth Wall: S.C.I. Spy #1 (2009)
(TV Episode)
"Is it like the future in Battlefield Earth where they slap two names together to make it sound futuristic?"
"Is it like the future in Battlefield Earth where they slap two names together to make it sound futuristic?"
The Blockbuster Buster: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystall Skull (2010)
(TV Episode)
"I sat down watching Battlefield Earth"
"I sat down watching Battlefield Earth"
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The A-Team/The Karate Kid/Winter's Bone (2010)
(TV Episode)
Poster shown in "Why Are You in This Movie" segment introduction
Poster shown in "Why Are You in This Movie" segment introduction
Bad Movie Beatdown: Get Carter (2010)
(TV Episode)
mentions a string of flops from Franchise Pictures
mentions a string of flops from Franchise Pictures
Bad Movie Beatdown: Hudson Hawk (2010)
(TV Episode)
referenced among big-budget bombs
referenced among big-budget bombs
Atop the Fourth Wall: The Justice League: Cry for Justice #1 and #2 (2011)
(TV Episode)
"Apparently the planet Psychlo just blew up outside."
"Apparently the planet Psychlo just blew up outside."
Brows Held High: Pinocchio (2011)
(TV Episode)
"This feels like Battlefield Earth."
"This feels like Battlefield Earth."
Bad Movie Beatdown: Out of Reach (2011)
(TV Episode)
laments that Out of Reach is made by the same company that made this film.
laments that Out of Reach is made by the same company that made this film.
The Nostalgia Critic: Duck Tales (2011)
(TV Episode)
"This guy is making the Psychlos look like Buddhist Monks."
"This guy is making the Psychlos look like Buddhist Monks."
Todd's Pop Song Reviews: Glitter (2011)
(TV Episode)
mentioned among bombs of the 2000s
mentioned among bombs of the 2000s
Hollywood's Top Ten: Bad Hair Day (2011)
(TV Episode)
Honorable mention
Honorable mention
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #2.13 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Ignatiy mentions that "Father of Invention" is from the same producer as the film
Ignatiy mentions that "Father of Invention" is from the same producer as the film
The Cinema Snob: Nukie (2011)
(TV Episode)
"I think the scientists saw Battlefield Earth and assumed all aliens stick enemas up their nose."
"I think the scientists saw Battlefield Earth and assumed all aliens stick enemas up their nose."
The Cinema Snob: The Gestapo's Last Orgy (2012)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
The Nostalgia Critic: Star Trek: Insurrection (2012)
(TV Episode)
Linkara points out the Critic's flubs when he reviewed this movie
Linkara points out the Critic's flubs when he reviewed this movie
Atop the Fourth Wall: Kamandi at Earth's End #2 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Linkara calls it unrealistic
Linkara calls it unrealistic
Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: The Great Mouse Detective (2012)
(TV Episode)
Hewy compares the elaborate Rube Goldberg scheme in "The Great Mouse Detective" to Terl's plan.
Hewy compares the elaborate Rube Goldberg scheme in "The Great Mouse Detective" to Terl's plan.
The Nostalgia Critic: To Boldly Flee: Part I (2012)
(TV Episode)
Terl appears, and the Nostalgia Critic's review is talked about
Terl appears, and the Nostalgia Critic's review is talked about
The Nostalgia Chick: Cutthroat Island (2012)
(TV Episode)
mentions other famous bad movies
mentions other famous bad movies
The Cinema Snob Movie (2012)
(Video)
Referenced in dialogue
Referenced in dialogue
Obscurus Lupa Presents: Vampire Cop (2012)
(TV Episode)
"Some sort of man animal..."
"Some sort of man animal..."
The Cinema Snob: Moment by Moment (2013)
(TV Episode)
mentioned among other bad career moves for John Travolta
mentioned among other bad career moves for John Travolta
Featured in
Battlefield Earth: Evolution & Creation (2000)
(Video)
Siskel & Ebert: Episode dated 13 May 2000 (2000)
(TV Episode)
Clips shown for the review.
Clips shown for the review.
The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 4 April 2008 (2008)
(TV Episode)
A scenes from this film was ranked #3 on Bill's list of the worst in films.
A scenes from this film was ranked #3 on Bill's list of the worst in films.
The Nostalgia Critic: The 100th Episode: Battlefield Earth (2010)
(TV Episode)
Reviewed, clips shown.
Reviewed, clips shown.
Atop the Fourth Wall: Doom's IV #1/2 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Terl gives his drunken spiel on conquering galaxies
Terl gives his drunken spiel on conquering galaxies
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Inception/Predators/The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
(TV Episode)
"Who's the Dumber Villain?" segment: John Travolta
"Who's the Dumber Villain?" segment: John Travolta
David Walliams' Awfully Good: Awfully Good Movies (2011)
(TV Episode)
Dodgy acting
Dodgy acting
Brows Held High: Sweet Movie (2011)
(TV Episode)
footage shown in lieu of a really disturbing scene in Sweet Movie.
footage shown in lieu of a really disturbing scene in Sweet Movie.
The Nostalgia Critic: The Grinch (2011)
(TV Episode)
"There's more Dutch-angles here than in Battlefield Earth."
"There's more Dutch-angles here than in Battlefield Earth."
The Nostalgia Critic: The Top 11 Nostalgia Critic Fuck-ups: Part 3 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Critic is lambasted for not understanding the planet Psychlo
Critic is lambasted for not understanding the planet Psychlo
Spoofed in
2000 MTV Movie Awards (2000)
(TV Special)
Russell Crowe in the Roman Colosseum, it included "John Travolta and the Church of Scientology" arriving in a spaceship to defeat Crowe and attempt to recruit the boys into Scientology. Travolta, along with his fellow Scientologists, was depicted as a Psychlo, as he appeared in the film.[
Russell Crowe in the Roman Colosseum, it included "John Travolta and the Church of Scientology" arriving in a spaceship to defeat Crowe and attempt to recruit the boys into Scientology. Travolta, along with his fellow Scientologists, was depicted as a Psychlo, as he appeared in the film.[
Saturday Night Live: Christopher Walken/Weezer (2001)
(TV Episode)
Spoofed in the Mango Skit
Spoofed in the Mango Skit
To Boldly Flee (2012)
(Video)
Terl is the secondary villain of this movie
Terl is the secondary villain of this movie
