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Where to watch Babylon 5: In the Beginning (1998) tonight

Babylon 5: In the Beginning (1998) runs 1 h 34 min and averages 7.1 from 178 TMDB members. Londo Mollari, the Centauri Emperor, recounts the initial contact between the Humans and Minbari, which resulted in a major incident and subsequent war, for an eager pair of youngsters wanting a story about love and conflict.

Runtime
1 h 34 min — ends 9:34 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
no US certification listed
Genres
Action, Science Fiction, Adventure
Released
January 4, 1998
TMDB rating
7.1 / 10 from 178 votes
Director
Michael Vejar
Starring
Bruce Boxleitner, Mira Furlan, Richard Biggs, Andreas Katsulas
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Action and Science Fiction hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US.

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Questions people ask

How long is Babylon 5: In the Beginning?
Babylon 5: In the Beginning is 1 h 34 min long (94 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:34 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Babylon 5: In the Beginning rated?
TMDB lists no US age certification for Babylon 5: In the Beginning.
Is Babylon 5: In the Beginning a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Action and Science Fiction hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Babylon 5: In the Beginning?
As of 2026-11-05, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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