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Star Trek: First Contact

1996·Movie
1h 51min·PG-13

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High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7
  • Wonder7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

The future, technology, and war

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

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8

Who it's for

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About

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

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Where can I stream Star Trek: First Contact legally?

Star Trek: First Contact is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Star Trek: First Contact worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Star Trek: First Contact rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Star Trek: First Contact?

1 h 51 min

Star Trek: First Contact runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Star Trek: First Contact?

Critics82
Audiences82

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

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 language is Star Trek: First Contact in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Star Trek: First Contact?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Star Trek: First Contact in 101 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Star Trek: First Contact, including Chekhov's Lecture, Villainesses Want Heroes, Lead the Target.