Star Trek: The Motion Picture(1979)
“The human adventure is just beginning.”
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.
Director
Robert Wise
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$44M
Revenue
$139M
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
Persis Khambatta
as Lt. Ilia / The Probe
Majel Barrett
as Dr. Christine Chapel
Grace Lee Whitney
as CPO Janice Rand
Mark Lenard
as Klingon Captain
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1979
Runtime
2h 11m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$44M
Box Office
$139M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Century Associates • Robert Wise Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Star Trek: The Motion Picture?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979).
What is Star Trek: The Motion Picture 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 directed Star Trek: The Motion Picture?▼
Star Trek: The Motion Picture was directed by Robert Wise and released in 1979. It is a science fiction, adventure, mystery film.
How long is Star Trek: The Motion Picture?▼
Star Trek: The Motion Picture has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
Who stars in Star Trek: The Motion Picture?▼
The cast of Star Trek: The Motion Picture includes 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 and more.
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