Star Trek

A young rebel embarks on a cosmic journey that will redefine the future of space exploration.

Critics broadly praised the film as a successful franchise revival combining action, humor, strong character work, and impressive visuals.

• The Romulan attack creates a divergent history in which a new version of the original crew and legend emerges.
• Kirk's identity is shaped by his father's death and by the expectation that he might follow his father's Starfleet path.
• The Enterprise crew combines cadet characters, command figures, and specialists in a visually expansive interstellar mission.
• The film uses vivid production design, rapid action coverage, spacecraft effects, and luminous futuristic environments.

• Guardians of the Galaxyshared space opera spectacle, ensemble chemistry, accessible humor, and franchise revival energy
• The Fifth Elementshared science fiction adventure, high-impact visual effects, rebellious young protagonist, and emotionally direct storytelling
• Star Trek: First Contactshared space warfare, crew-based adventure, alternate timelines, and large-scale visual spectacle

Director

J.J. Abrams

Release Date

2009-05-06

Runtime

127 min

Rating

7.4 / 10 (10832)

What is Star Trek about?

A rebellious young Kirk and emotionally divided Spock forge an unlikely command partnership aboard the Enterprise as a time-altered Starfleet faces a vengeful Romulan threat.

What is Star Trek like to watch?

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

Is Star Trek violent?

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

What did critics think of Star Trek?

Critics broadly praised the film as a successful franchise revival combining action, humor, strong character work, and impressive visuals.

Which films are like Star Trek?

Films with a similar feel include Guardians of the Galaxy, The Fifth Element, and Star Trek: First Contact.

How long is Star Trek?

Star Trek runs 127 minutes.

Where can I watch Star Trek?

In United States, Star Trek streams on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.