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Star Trek: First Contact

1996·Movie
1h 51min·PG-13
80
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A , sci-fi movie: , .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Resistance is futile.

The Borg, a relentless race of cyborgs, are on a direct course for Earth. Violating orders to stay away from the battle, Captain Picard and the crew of the newly-commissioned USS Enterprise E pursue the Borg back in time to prevent the invaders from changing Federation history and assimilating the galaxy.
Sci-Fi ActionTime Travel ThrillerHumanity vs. AIIntense Space BattleIconic VillainsHeroic LeadershipTense & SuspensefulHigh StakesVisually Impressive

Sequels and Prequels

Star Trek: Generations
Star Trek: Generations (1994)
GoodWatch score 57
Star Trek: First Contact
Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
GoodWatch score 80
Star Trek: Insurrection
Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)
GoodWatch score 58
Star Trek: Nemesis
Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)
GoodWatch score 51

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Questions about Star Trek: First Contact

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Where can I stream Star Trek: First Contact?

In the United States, Star Trek: First Contact streams on fuboTV and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 61 other countries.

Is Star Trek: First Contact worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 70).

Is Star Trek: First Contact okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Star Trek: First Contact scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Was Star Trek: First Contact a box office hit?

Budget$46 million
Box office$146 million

Yes: it cost about $46 million to make and earned $146 million worldwide, 3.2 times its budget.

What tropes does Star Trek: First Contact use?

Chekhov's LectureVillainesses Want HeroesLead the Target"Not So Different" RemarkHope SpotWoman ScornedRemember the New Guy?Immune to BulletsAsskicking Leads to LeadershipI Surrender, Suckers!Two-FacedInsignificant Little Blue Planetand 305 more

TV Tropes lists 317 tropes for it, including Chekhov's Lecture, Villainesses Want Heroes, and Lead the Target.