Star Trek: First Contact

A thrilling journey through time and space as humanity confronts its greatest threat.

Critics widely found First Contact an exciting, visually appealing and fan-pleasing sci-fi entry that revitalized the film series and works for newcomers too.

• the Borg travel to 2063 to stop Cochrane's warp flight, and Picard's crew must protect it
• the Borg Queen and drones absorb individuals into the Collective, paralleling Data's search for humanity

• Terminator 2: Judgment Dayshared time travel invasion plot, cybernetic antagonists and action-driven science fiction tone
• Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khanshared franchise ensemble space opera with cerebral sci-fi tone and first-contact theme
• Aliensshared hive-mind cybernetic villains and galaxy-spanning adventure sci-fi

Director

Jonathan Frakes

Release Date

1996-11-22

Runtime

111 min

Rating

7.3 / 10 (2060)

What is Star Trek: First Contact about?

A Next Generation crew pursues a Borg incursion back to 2063 to make sure Zefram Cochrane completes the first warp flight that will bring humanity into contact with the Vulcans.

What is Star Trek: First Contact like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Star Trek: First Contact as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.

Is Star Trek: First Contact violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Star Trek: First Contact as moderate.

What did critics think of Star Trek: First Contact?

Critics widely found First Contact an exciting, visually appealing and fan-pleasing sci-fi entry that revitalized the film series and works for newcomers too.

Which films are like Star Trek: First Contact?

Films with a similar feel include Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, and Aliens.

How long is Star Trek: First Contact?

Star Trek: First Contact runs 111 minutes.

Where can I watch Star Trek: First Contact?

In United States, Star Trek: First Contact streams on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, YouTube Free.