Question 1

What age is Star Trek: The Motion Picture appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) best from about age 8. Captain Kirk and the Enterprise crew embark on a mission to intercept a massive, mysterious alien entity approaching Earth. They must understand its purpose before it destroys all life in its path, leading to a profound encounter that challenges humanity's understanding of existence.

Question 2

What is Star Trek: The Motion Picture rated?

Accepted Answer

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) is rated G. 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: The Motion Picture?

Accepted Answer

Long stretches of contemplation and exposition; Some intense sequences with a powerful alien entity. Violence is mild, language is none to speak of, scary moments are mild, 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: The Motion Picture?

Accepted Answer

Curiosity and exploration; Teamwork and problem-solving; Understanding the unknown; The importance of communication.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Star Trek: The Motion Picture?

Accepted Answer

What it means to be alive and human; The benefits and dangers of advanced technology; How different forms of intelligence might communicate.

Question 6

Where can I watch Star Trek: The Motion Picture?

Accepted Answer

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) is available on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, Paramount Plus, YouTube. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Star Trek: The Motion Picture

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