Star Trek Into Darkness

An unstoppable force threatens the very fabric of space exploration, forcing a crew to confront their deepest fears and loyalties.

Critics find the film visually spectacular and suitably action packed, a solid installment in the franchise, though less fresh than its predecessor.

• the antagonist is a single operative whose attack on the fleet sets the manhunt in motion
• Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture the fugitive
• the plot is framed as an epic chess game of life and death

• Star Trekshared blockbuster space opera action, franchise reboot energy, villain-driven manhunt
• Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Backshared big-budget sci-fi action spectacle with a charismatic ensemble and a terrorist-style antagonist
• Iron Manshared fast-paced sci-fi action with a brash lead and high-stakes chase structure

Director

J.J. Abrams

Release Date

2013-05-05

Runtime

132 min

Rating

7.3 / 10 (9967)

What is Star Trek Into Darkness about?

After a terrorist bombing shatters Starfleet, Captain Kirk and the Enterprise crew hunt a genetically engineered fugitive across a war-torn world.

What is Star Trek Into Darkness like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Star Trek Into Darkness as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Star Trek Into Darkness violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Star Trek Into Darkness as moderate.

What did critics think of Star Trek Into Darkness?

Critics find the film visually spectacular and suitably action packed, a solid installment in the franchise, though less fresh than its predecessor.

Which films are like Star Trek Into Darkness?

Films with a similar feel include Star Trek, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, and Iron Man.

How long is Star Trek Into Darkness?

Star Trek Into Darkness runs 132 minutes.

Where can I watch Star Trek Into Darkness?

In United States, Star Trek Into Darkness streams on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Pluto TV.