Star Trek
The future begins.
2009 • 127 min • Science Fiction · Action · Adventure
Synopsis
The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. The human adventure has begun again.
Our family guide
Best from age 11- 100 Reviewers · 3 · 53%
- 74 Audience · 10618 · 47%
Rival Starfleet cadets Kirk and Spock must overcome their differences and unite their crew to stop a vengeful Romulan from destroying planets and altering the timeline. Their unlikely partnership is the galaxy's only hope against unimaginable danger. This action-packed prequel reboots the iconic sci-fi saga.
- Violence & peril
- 6/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 5/10
Heads up
- Space battles and destruction
- Some intense moments of peril
- Brief suggestive scenes
- Minor language
What it models well
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Overcoming prejudice
- Sacrifice for the greater good
- Personal growth
Talk about it after
- What makes a good leader?
- The importance of diverse perspectives
- How to handle grief and loss
- Choices shaping your future
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Top billed cast
Director: J.J. Abrams • Crew: Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman
Chris Pine
Cadet James T. Kirk
Zachary Quinto
Commander Spock
Leonard Nimoy
Ambassador Spock
Eric Bana
Captain Nero
Bruce Greenwood
Captain Christopher Pike
Karl Urban
Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy
Zoe Saldaña
Lieutenant Nyota Uhura
Simon Pegg
Lieutenant Commander Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott
John Cho
Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu
Anton Yelchin
Ensign Pavel Chekov
Trailers & clips
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Kirk and Sulu Drill Fight
Exclusive Behind the Scenes w/ Zoe Saldaña, Chris Pine, & More!
Spock and Kirk Beam Onto Enemy Nero's Ship
Star Trek (2009) Trailer - "The Wait Is Over"
Star Trek (2009) Teaser
JJ Abrams on Star Trek | Film4 Interview
Trailer
Reviewer notes
RecommendedI quite enjoyed this. It is a simple, end-to-end action adventure set in space. It doesn't attempt to moralise or philosophise, it is just an interstellar shoot 'em up. Chris Pine is pretty wooden, Zachary Quinto does a passable "Mr. Spock" and Anton Yeltsin seems to be having a good time trying to get the onboard computer to recognise his particularly thick "Chekhov" accent.…
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersA franchise re-energised-big time! It's not an understatement to say that the news of a new Star Trek movie was met in equal measure by suspicion and pretty low expectations. Step forward J.J. Abrams to direct it, and many wondered while the guy behind TV series "Lost" and "Mission Impossible III" would want to dabble on hallowed sci-fi turf?.…
RecommendedTrusted family reviewers**The following is a long form review that I originally wrote in 2013** I did like _Star Trek_. I did not, however, appear to like it as much as the rest of the whole damn planet. I appreciate the decent helping of Australian actors in the mix (like personal favourite Chris Hemsworth, above). I can get behind the colourful and impressive special effects spectacle. Most of all I dig the reboot angle they pulled.…
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.4/10 (10,618)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $150,000,000
- Box office
- $386,839,614
- Franchise
- Star Trek: Alternate Reality Collection
- IMDb
- tt0796366
- Official site
- www.paramountmovies.com
