Star Trek Into Darkness (2013): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Star Trek Into Darkness is a 2013 action thriller directed by J.J. Abrams, starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Benedict Cumberbatch. It runs 2 hours 12 minutes and earned $467.4 million worldwide on a $190 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 12m (132 min)
- Director
- J.J. Abrams
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $190M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Star Trek Into Darkness About?
The premise of Star Trek Into Darkness without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a catastrophic attack on Starfleet, Captain James T. Kirk and the Enterprise crew embark on a dangerous mission to hunt down a mysterious terrorist. Their pursuit leads them to London, where they discover a shocking connection to the attack and confront a formidable enemy with a personal vendetta. As the crew faces betrayal and grapples with the escalating crisis, Kirk must make difficult choices to protect Earth and restore order.
Star Trek Into Darkness Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sequel to a reboot
- star trek
- human female
- adult daughter
- tough girl
- threesome
- alien planet
- klingon
- james t. kirk character
- starship
- captain
- death
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- friendship
- space opera
- terrorism
- terrorist
- outer space
- spaceship
- alien
- space travel
- returning character killed off
- death of protagonist
- male captain
- pavel chekov character
- spock character
- male human alien hybrid
- leonard mccoy character
- male protagonist
- english
- montgomery scott character
- photon torpedo
- half human
- hybrid
- environmental suit
- human alien hybrid
- transporter room
- federation shuttlecraft
- materialization
- model starship
- u.s.s. enterprise ncc 1701
- starfleet headquarters
- u.s.s. enterprise
- male starfleet admiral
- christopher pike character
- communicator
- actor reprises previous role
- pointy ears
- shuttlecraft
- male admiral
- actress reprises previous role
Star Trek Into Darkness Cast
Chris Pine leads the cast, with Zachary Quinto and Benedict Cumberbatch. Directed by J.J. Abrams; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director J.J. Abrams
More from J.J. Abrams
More films directed by J.J. Abrams, best-rated first: Star Trek, Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, Super 8 and Mission: Impossible III.
Star Trek Into Darkness Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Star Trek Into Darkness 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
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IMDb 7.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 84% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 89%
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TMDB 73% User score
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Letterboxd 3.4 /5
355 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.5 /5
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Star Trek Into Darkness Plot Summary
What happens in Star Trek Into Darkness from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The USS Enterprise embarks on a critical mission to observe the inhabitants of Planet Nibiru, a pre-warp civilization teetering on the brink of destruction. Captain James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) and Spock (Zachary Quinto) race against time to avert a catastrophic volcanic eruption that threatens to obliterate the populace. When Spock’s life hangs in the balance, Kirk makes the drastic decision to breach the Prime Directive, exposing the Enterprise to the civilization as he risks everything to save his friend. Their actions garner the reverence of the indigenous people, who begin to see the ship as a symbol of hope as it departs.
Full summary
The whole story of Star Trek Into Darkness, scene by scene
Star Trek Into Darkness Box Office & Budget
Star Trek Into Darkness grossed $467.4 million worldwide on a $190 million budget, 2.5 times what it cost. $228.8 million came from the US and Canada and $238.6 million (51%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$467.4M
2.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $228.8M
- International
- $238.6M
- Budget
- $190M
Star Trek Into Darkness Awards & Nominations
Star Trek Into Darkness was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 6 nominations come from 4 ceremonies, the most at the Critics' Choice 2014.
6 nominations4 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2014 3 nominations- Nominated Best Action Movie
- Nominated Best Sci-Fi/Horror Movie
- Nominated Best Visual Effects
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Saturn Awards 2014 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Actor – Benedict Cumberbatch
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BAFTA 2014 1 nomination- Nominated Best Special Visual Effects
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Oscars 2014 1 nomination- Nominated Visual Effects
Star Trek Into Darkness Trailers & Videos
14 videos: 3 trailers, 4 teasers, 2 clips and 5 featurettes.
- Trailer Official International Trailer
- Trailer Official Trailer 2
- Teaser Official Teaser
- Teaser Big Game Spot
How Well Do You Know Star Trek Into Darkness?
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
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What major event prompts Captain Kirk to intervene on Planet Nibiru?
Star Trek Into Darkness Also Known As
46 alternative titles, including “Star Trek XII：Into Darkness” and “스타 트렉 다크니스”.
- Also known as
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- Star Trek XII：Into Darkness
- 스타 트렉 다크니스
- Star Trek: En la oscuridad
- Viaje a las estrellas 12 En la oscuridad
- Star Trek XII: En la oscuridad
- Star Trek - Into Darkness
- 星际迷航12：暗黑无界
- 星际迷航2：暗黑无界
- Star Trek XII - Into Darkness
- Star Trek: Além da Escuridão
- Sötétségben - Star Trek
- Star Trek 12: Into Darkness
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- Звёздный путь: Возмездие
- Star Trek 12 - Into Darkness (2013)
- Du Hành Giữa Các Vì Sao 2: Chìm Vào Bóng Tối
- Зоряний шлях: Відплата
- Star Trek II
- Star Trek：Into Darkness
- Стартрек: Возмездие
- Star Trek XII: Into Darkness
- Star Trek: Do temnoty
- Into Darkness - Star Trek
- W ciemność. Star Trek
- Star Trek: Sötétségben
- Star Trek: Bilinmeze Doğru
- สตาร์เทรค ทะยานสู่ห้วงมืด
- Star Trek: A la foscor
- Пропадане в мрака
- האויב בתוכנו: סטארטרק
- スター・トレック イントゥ・ダークネス
- Стартрек: Відплата
- 스타 트렉: 다크니스
- Star Trek: În întuneric
- Além da Escuridão - Star Trek
- 星際爭霸戰：闇黑無界
- Zvezdne steze: V temo
- Star Trek : Vers les ténèbres
- Zvjezdane staze: U tami
- Otse pimedusse, ვარსკვლავური გზა 2
- Tolyn į tamsą. Žvaigždžių kelias
- Звездане стазе: Према тами
- Star Trek: Chìm Vào Bóng Tối
- Tumsā: Zvaigžņu ceļš
- 星空奇遇記：黑域時空
- پیشتازان فضا: به سوی تاریکی
- अंतरिक्ष में जंग
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Star Trek Into Darkness FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Star Trek Into Darkness, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Star Trek Into Darkness?
Star Trek Into Darkness runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
When was Star Trek Into Darkness released?
Star Trek Into Darkness was released on May 15, 2013.
Who directed Star Trek Into Darkness?
Star Trek Into Darkness was directed by J.J. Abrams.
More films by J.J. Abrams Who is in the cast of Star Trek Into Darkness?
Star Trek Into Darkness stars Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Benedict Cumberbatch, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Star Trek Into Darkness make at the box office?
Star Trek Into Darkness grossed $467.4 million worldwide ($228.8 million domestic, $238.6 million international) on a budget of $190 million.
How is Star Trek Into Darkness rated?
Star Trek Into Darkness has 7.7/10 on IMDb, 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73% on TMDB and 3.4/5 on Letterboxd.
Was Star Trek Into Darkness nominated for any awards?
Star Trek Into Darkness received 6 nominations across 4 ceremonies.
Does Star Trek Into Darkness have a post-credit scene?
No. Star Trek Into Darkness has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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