Star Trek (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Star Trek is a 2009 action adventure film directed by J.J. Abrams, starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Simon Pegg. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $385.7 million worldwide on a $150 million budget. It won 2 awards from 9 nominations, including Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture at the Actor Awards (SAG) 2010. Critics gave it 82 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Director
- J.J. Abrams
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $150M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Star Trek About?
The premise of Star Trek without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young and untested crew sets out on the inaugural voyage of the U.S.S. Enterprise, the most advanced starship ever built. Led by James T. Kirk, a spirited and unconventional officer, and his logical Vulcan first officer, Spock, the crew encounters unexpected dangers and conflicts. They must overcome their personal differences and work together to navigate uncharted territory, forming a lasting camaraderie as they explore the galaxy and push the boundaries of human understanding.
Star Trek Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cult film
- vulcan
- future
- based on tv series
- father son relationship
- corvette convertible
- space battle
- lifted by the throat
- sex with alien
- loss of father
- star trek
- reboot of series
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- death of father
- half human
- starfleet
- anger
- alien planet
- disobeying orders
- snow adventure
- the future
- captain
- car
- part of series
- action hero
- space opera
- alien civilization
- spaceship
- space travel
- sex with an alien woman
- panties
- interspecies sex
- outer space
- bully
- bully comeuppance
- alien
- time travel
- pavel chekov character
- spock character
- sarek character
- klingon character
- federation computer voice character
- farm
- bruise
- scar
- cornfield
- interrogation
- child prodigy
- battle
- exploding planet
- gunfight
Star Trek Cast
Chris Pine leads the cast, with Zachary Quinto and Simon Pegg. Directed by J.J. Abrams.
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Director J.J. Abrams
More from J.J. Abrams
More films directed by J.J. Abrams, best-rated first: Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, Super 8, Mission: Impossible III and Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker.
Star Trek Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Star Trek 82 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
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IMDb 7.9 /10
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Metacritic 82 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 74% User score
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Star Trek Plot Summary
What happens in Star Trek from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the year 2233, the Federation starship USS Kelvin ventures to investigate an unusual “lightning storm” in space. Out of nowhere, the Romulan vessel Narada emerges from the storm, launching a fierce attack on the Kelvin, rendering it defenseless. The first officer of Narada, Ayel, demands the Kelvin’s Captain Robau to come aboard for negotiations. When questioned about the current star date and the enigmatic “Ambassador Spock,” a name that means nothing to Robau, the situation escalates. The ship’s commander, Nero (Eric Bana), kills Robau and continues his assault. Amidst this chaos, George Kirk (Chris Hemsworth), the Kelvin’s first officer, orders the crew, including his pregnant wife Winona (Jennifer Morrison), to abandon ship.
Full summary
The whole story of Star Trek, scene by scene
Star Trek Box Office & Budget
Star Trek grossed $385.7 million worldwide on a $150 million budget, 2.6 times what it cost. $257.7 million came from the US and Canada and $128 million (33%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$385.7M
2.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $257.7M
- International
- $128M
- Budget
- $150M
Star Trek Awards & Nominations
Star Trek won 2 awards from 9 nominations, including Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture at the Actor Awards (SAG) 2010.
2 wins9 nominations4 ceremonies
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2010 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
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Critics' Choice 2010 5 nominations- Nominated Best Acting Ensemble
- Nominated Best Action Movie
- Nominated Best Makeup
- Nominated Best Sound
- Nominated Best Visual Effects
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BAFTA 2010 2 nominations- Nominated Best Sound
- Nominated Best Special Visual Effects
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Artios Awards 2009 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Big Budget Feature - Drama
Star Trek Trailers & Videos
8 videos: 3 trailers, 1 teaser, 1 clip and 3 featurettes.
- Trailer Trailer
- Trailer Star Trek (2009) Trailer - "The Wait Is Over"
- Teaser Star Trek (2009) Teaser
- Clip Spock and Kirk Beam Onto Enemy Nero's Ship
How Well Do You Know Star Trek?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 5: not answered
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- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What event led to the birth of James Tiberius Kirk?
Cars in Star Trek
4 cars on screen, including the 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2 and the unknown.
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1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2 Important role -
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Airtrax Sidewinder Background role -
2008 Aptera 2e Background role
Star Trek Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “Star Trek Zero” and “Star Trek: The Future Begins”.
- Also known as
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- Star Trek Zero
- Star Trek: The Future Begins
- Star Trek: El futuro comienza
- Star Trek XI - Il futuro ha Inizio
- スター・トレック
- 星际迷航
- 스타 트렉: 더 비기닝
- 스타 트렉 11
- Стартрек 1
- 스타트렉: 더 비기닝
- Star Trek: The Beginning
- Звёздный путь
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- Star Trek XI - Die Zukunft hat begonnen
- 星际迷航：开启未来
- 星际迷航11：开启未来
- Зоряний шлях
- Du Hành Giữa Các Vì Sao
- Viaje A Las Estrellas
- Star Trek - Il futuro ha inizio
- Star Trek XI
- סטארטרק
- สตาร์เทรค สงครามพิฆาตจักรวาล
- Стар Трек
- Star Trek: Un nou început
- 星際爭霸戰
- Zvezdne steze
- Звездане стазе
- Žvaigždžių kelias
- 星空奇遇記
- Star Trek: Du Hành Giữa Các Vì Sao
- پیشتازان فضا
- Zvjezdane staze
- Zvaigžņu ceļš, ვარსკვლავური გზა
- स्टार ट्रेक
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Movies Like Star Trek
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Star Trek: Generations and Star Trek V: The Final Frontier.
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Star Trek: The Motion Picture 1979 -
Star Trek: Generations 1994 -
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier 1989 -
Star Trek: First Contact 1996 -
Star Trek: Insurrection 1998 -
Star Trek Beyond 2016 -
Star Trek Into Darkness 2013 -
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 1982 -
Star Trek: Of Gods and Men 2007 -
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock 1984 -
Star Trek: Nemesis 2002 -
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Encounter at Farpoint 1987
Star Trek FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Star Trek, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Star Trek?
Star Trek runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was Star Trek released?
Star Trek was released on May 7, 2009.
Who directed Star Trek?
Star Trek was directed by J.J. Abrams.
More films by J.J. Abrams Who is in the cast of Star Trek?
Star Trek stars Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Simon Pegg.
How much did Star Trek make at the box office?
Star Trek grossed $385.7 million worldwide ($257.7 million domestic, $128 million international) on a budget of $150 million.
How is Star Trek rated?
Star Trek has 7.9/10 on IMDb, 82 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
What awards did Star Trek win?
Star Trek won 2 awards from 9 nominations, including Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture at the Actor Awards (SAG) 2010.
Does Star Trek have a post-credit scene?
No. Star Trek has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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