Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) movie poster

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)

"The human adventure is just beginning."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 79%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 50% (RT: 51%, MC: 50) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Science FictionAdventureMystery

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Director
Runtime
2h 11m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (1,894 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
51%
Metacritic
50
Cast
William Shatner as Admiral James T. Kirk
Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock
DeForest Kelley as Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy
James Doohan as Cmdr. Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott
George Takei as Lt. Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu
Walter Koenig as Lt. Pavel Chekov
Nichelle Nichols as Lt. Cmdr. Uhura
Stephen Collins as Captain William Decker
Most people think so. 79% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,894 votes. Critics scored it lower at 50%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Star Trek: The Motion Picture was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • William Shatner spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • The initial cut of Star Trek: The Motion Picture was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Star Trek: The Motion Picture is a 1979 science fiction, adventure, mystery film directed by Robert Wise. 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. The film has been rated by 1,894 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a science fiction film, Star Trek: The Motion Picture delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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