Question 1

What age is Star Trek: First Contact appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Star Trek: First Contact (1996) best from about age 12. Captain Picard and his crew travel through time to stop the Borg from altering Earth's history. This action-packed sci-fi adventure features space battles and a desperate struggle against assimilation.

Question 2

What is Star Trek: First Contact rated?

Accepted Answer

Star Trek: First Contact (1996) is rated PG-13. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Star Trek: First Contact?

Accepted Answer

Intense battle scenes and peril; Some characters are assimilated into cyborgs; Brief moments of menace from the Borg Queen. Violence is notable, language is mild, scary moments are notable, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Star Trek: First Contact?

Accepted Answer

Courage in the face of overwhelming odds; Protecting the past for a better future; The importance of unity and cooperation.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Star Trek: First Contact?

Accepted Answer

What makes the Borg so frightening?; How does Captain Picard's past affect his decisions?; Why is it important to protect history?.

Question 6

Where can I watch Star Trek: First Contact?

Accepted Answer

Star Trek: First Contact (1996) is available on Netflix, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, Paramount Plus. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

Star Trek: First Contact

Star Trek: First Contact

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