Star Trek
"The future begins."
On a starship frontier steeped in myth and danger, a reckless cadet named James T. Kirk clashes with a Vulcan officer famed for his iron logic. The two men come from opposite ends of the spectrum, and their early rivalry becomes the engine that drives a new generation of explorers. Together with... Read more
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About Star Trek
On a starship frontier steeped in myth and danger, a reckless cadet named James T. Kirk clashes with a Vulcan officer famed for his iron logic. The two men come from opposite ends of the spectrum, and their early rivalry becomes the engine that drives a new generation of explorers. Together with a diverse crew, they confront a threat that jeopardizes more than a single mission, testing loyalty, nerve, and the ability to improvise under pressure. What begins as a clash of temperament soon reveals a shared instinct for leadership and courage. This rebooted Starfleet adventure reintroduces the iconic crew and sets the stage for a bold, galaxy-spanning odyssey. It blends pulse pounding action with character driven humor and warmth.
Directed by J J Abrams, Star Trek reintroduces the universe as a reboot rooted in Gene Roddenberry's legacy. It blends brisk action with character driven humor while honoring the original series, creating a fresh start for a familiar saga today.
Box office wise, the film grossed about 386,839,614 worldwide on a 150 million budget, marking a solid blockbuster return. It performed strongly internationally, fueling further installments and expanding the franchise's audience. Its popularity shaped later projects and renewed faith globally.
Cultural impact: The 2009 Star Trek reboot re introduced a younger generation to the Enterprise myth, nudging the franchise toward shared universe storytelling. It popularized a leaner, effects driven look and witty banter that influenced future sci fi blockbusters, while launching new takes on Kirk and Spock and bright energy.
Reception and themes: Critics praised the brisk pace, visual prowess, and the chemistry between the younger cast members while noting the film balances action with humor. It centers on identity, leadership, and the idea that teamwork can redefine a legacy even in the face of danger. For a new audience.
What Viewers Are Saying
Audiences walked in wary about a new Star Trek and walked out buzzing, thanks to Abrams turning the series into a high octane space adventure with flashy effects and a time travel spark. Chris Pine owns Kirk's confidence, Zachary Quinto nails Spock's cool logic, Simon Pegg's Scotty can grate some nerves and Eric Bana's Nero never quite lands the menace some hoped for, and Chris Hemsworth pops up in a memorable flashback. It leans into action and humor rather than heavy philosophy, feeding the thrill with big set pieces and crew camaraderie.
Details
- Release Date
- May 06, 2009
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Rating
- PG-13
- User Ratings
- 10,280 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
- Country
- United States
- Collection
- Star Trek: Alternate Reality Collection
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures +2 more
- Budget
- $150,000,000
- Box Office
- $386,839,614
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Chris Pine
Cadet James T. Kirk
Zachary Quinto
Commander Spock
Leonard Nimoy
Ambassador Spock
Eric Bana
Captain Nero
Bruce Greenwood
Captain Christopher Pike
Karl Urban
Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy
Zoe Saldaña
Lieutenant Nyota Uhura
Simon Pegg
Lieutenant Commander Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott
John Cho
Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu
Anton Yelchin
Ensign Pavel Chekov
Director: J.J. Abrams
Written by: Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, Gene Roddenberry