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Star Trek

2009·Movie
2h 7min·PG-13

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Star Trek fingerprint

Relentless energy, big heart.

Energy

Epic and pulse-pounding

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

The future, growing up, and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing9
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

The future begins.

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.
Sci-Fi AdventureSpace OperaAction-PackedCharacter-Driven RebootHigh SpectacleExplosive PacingOrigin StoryFound FamilyIconic Franchise

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Crew

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Questions about Star Trek

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Star Trek legally?

Star Trek is included with a subscription to Paramount+, Peacock, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Star Trek worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Star Trek rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Star Trek?

2 h 7 min

Star Trek runs 2 h 7 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Star Trek?

Critics88
Audiences82

Yes. Critics average 88 and audiences 82 out of 100, so both groups see Star Trek much the same way.

Was Star Trek a box office hit?

Budget$150 million
Box office$387 million

Yes. It cost about $150 million to make and earned $387 million worldwide, 2.6 times its budget.

What language is Star Trek in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Star Trek?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Star Trek in 105 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Star Trek use?

Jerk with a Heart of GoldAmbiguous RobotsHeroic SacrificeYou Wouldn't Like Me When I'm Angry!The RunawayDidn't Think This ThroughGenre ShiftPre-Mortem One-LinerNo-Holds-Barred BeatdownTeacher/Student RomanceBait-and-SwitchAll There in the Manualand 396 more

TV Tropes lists 408 storytelling tropes for Star Trek, including Jerk with a Heart of Gold, Ambiguous Robots, Heroic Sacrifice.