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Star Trek: The Motion Picture

G19792h 11mRobert Wise
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 51% · Metacritic 50

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"The human adventure is just beginning."

When an unidentified alien destroys three powerful Klingon cruisers, Captain James T. Kirk returns to the newly transformed U.S.S. Enterprise to take command.

Science FictionAdventureMystery
SpacecraftMan Vs MachineArtificial Intelligence (a.i.)Self SacrificeTeleportationSan Francisco, CaliforniaStarshipSpace OperaReunited FriendsOuter Space

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Frequently asked questions

What is Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) about?

When an unidentified alien destroys three powerful Klingon cruisers, Captain James T. Kirk returns to the newly transformed U.S.S. Enterprise to take command.

Who stars in Star Trek: The Motion Picture?

Star Trek: The Motion Picture stars William Shatner (Admiral James T. Kirk), Leonard Nimoy (Mr. Spock), DeForest Kelley (Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy), James Doohan (Cmdr. Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott), George Takei (Lt. Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu). The film was directed by Robert Wise.

How long is Star Trek: The Motion Picture?

Star Trek: The Motion Picture has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1979. It is rated G.

Is Star Trek: The Motion Picture worth watching?

Star Trek: The Motion Picture holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 51. Fans of Science Fiction, Adventure, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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