Star Trek: First Contact(1996)
“Resistance is futile.”
Overview
The Borg, a relentless race of cyborgs, are on a direct course for Earth. Violating orders to stay away from the battle, Captain Picard and the crew of the newly-commissioned USS Enterprise E pursue the Borg back in time to prevent the invaders from changing Federation history and assimilating the galaxy.
Director
Jonathan Frakes
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$46M
Revenue
$146M
Cast
Patrick Stewart
as Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Jonathan Frakes
as Commander William T. Riker
Brent Spiner
as Lieutenant Commander Data
LeVar Burton
as Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge
Michael Dorn
as Lieutenant Commander Worf
Gates McFadden
as Commander Beverly Crusher
Marina Sirtis
as Counselor Deanna Troi
James Cromwell
as Dr. Zefram Cochrane
Alfre Woodard
as Lily Sloane
Alice Krige
as Borg Queen
Neal McDonough
as Lieutenant Hawk
Dwight Schultz
as Lieutenant Barclay
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1996
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$46M
Box Office
$146M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Star Trek: First Contact?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Star Trek: First Contact (1996).
What is Star Trek: First Contact about?▼
The Borg, a relentless race of cyborgs, are on a direct course for Earth. Violating orders to stay away from the battle, Captain Picard and the crew of the newly-commissioned USS Enterprise E pursue the Borg back in time to prevent the invaders from changing Federation history and assimilating the galaxy.
Who directed Star Trek: First Contact?▼
Star Trek: First Contact was directed by Jonathan Frakes and released in 1996. It is a science fiction, action, adventure, thriller film.
How long is Star Trek: First Contact?▼
Star Trek: First Contact has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in Star Trek: First Contact?▼
The cast of Star Trek: First Contact includes Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Jonathan Frakes as Commander William T. Riker, Brent Spiner as Lieutenant Commander Data, LeVar Burton as Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge, Michael Dorn as Lieutenant Commander Worf and more.
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