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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) movie poster

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is a 1982 action thriller directed by Nicholas Meyer, starring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and DeForest Kelley. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $79.8 million worldwide on a $11.2 million budget. It won 2 awards from 6 nominations, including Best Actor at the Saturn Awards 1983. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.

IMDb rating
7.7/10
worldwide gross
$79.8M
awards won
2
Metascore
68
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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 53m (113 min)
Director
Nicholas Meyer
Genres
Action , Adventure , Sci-Fi , Thriller
Original language
English
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$11.2M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan About?

The premise of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Admiral James T. Kirk and Captain Spock are called upon to confront their most formidable enemy when Khan, a relentless figure from Kirk's history, resurfaces with a devastating scheme targeting the United Federation of Planets. Now in command of the Enterprise, Kirk finds himself in an intense and dramatic clash against Khan, where the survival of the galaxy hangs in the balance.

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Themes & Keywords

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  • doctor
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  • genetic engineering
  • midlife crisis
  • self sacrifice
  • parasite
  • cavern
  • father son relationship
  • alien
  • death of friend
  • jamming communications
  • underground complex
  • mortal enemy
  • countdown timer
  • speaking in code
  • eulogy
  • new planet
  • training mission
  • dying words
  • touching hands through a glass window
  • birthday gift
  • person on fire
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  • retina scan
  • terraforming
  • corpse
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  • science officer
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  • 23rd century
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  • star trek
  • mind control
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  • spacecraft
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Cast & crew

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Cast

William Shatner leads the cast, with Leonard Nimoy and DeForest Kelley. Directed by Nicholas Meyer.

From the director

More from Nicholas Meyer

More films directed by Nicholas Meyer, best-rated first: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, Time After Time, Volunteers and Vendetta.

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Ratings

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.

Plot

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Plot Summary

What happens in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 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

In the year 2285, Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner) presides over a simulator session for the trainees of Captain Spock (Leonard Nimoy). During this simulation, Lieutenant Saavik leads the starship USS Enterprise on a critical rescue mission intending to save the damaged ship Kobayashi Maru. As the Enterprise enters the dangerous Klingon Neutral Zone, it comes under attack from Klingon cruisers, resulting in significant damage. This no-win scenario is crafted to evaluate the mettle of Starfleet officers. In the aftermath, Dr. McCoy (DeForest Kelley) celebrates Kirk’s birthday and notices the admiral’s somber mood; thus, he passionately encourages Kirk to seek out new command opportunities rather than languishing behind a desk as time ages him.

Full summary

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Box office

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Box Office & Budget

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan grossed $79.8 million worldwide on a $11.2 million budget, 7.1 times what it cost. $79.7 million came from the US and Canada and $110,605 (0%) from the rest of the world.

1982 box office

Worldwide gross

$79.8M

7.1× its budget

US & Canada
$79.7M
International
$110.6K
Budget
$11.2M
US & Canada 100% Rest of the world 0%
Awards

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Awards & Nominations

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan won 2 awards from 6 nominations, including Best Actor at the Saturn Awards 1983.

2 wins6 nominations1 ceremony

Videos

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 2 trailers, 1 teaser and 1 featurette.

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan - Trailer
  • Trailer Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) Original Trailer [FHD]
  • Teaser 40th Anniversary Fathom Event
  • Featurette Why 'Wrath of Khan' Is the Best Place to Start with 'Star Trek'
Quiz

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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the simulation that Admiral Kirk observes?
Details

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Also Known As

42 alternative titles, including “Jornada nas Estrelas 2 - A Ira de Khan” and “Star Trek II: Gniew Khana”.

Also known as
  • Jornada nas Estrelas 2 - A Ira de Khan
  • Star Trek II: Gniew Khana
  • Űrszekerek II: Khan bosszúja
  • Стар Трек 2
  • De Wraak van Khan
  • 스타트랙 2 : 칸의 역습
  • Star Trek II: Khan haragja
  • Star Trek 2. - Khan haragja
  • 星际旅行2：可汗怒吼
  • Star Trek II - La Colère de Khan
  • 星际迷航2：可汗怒吼
  • Jornada nas Estrelas II - A Ira de Khan
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  • Star Trek II：The Wrath Of Khan
  • Star Trek II - Der Zorn des Khan
  • Star Trek II: Khanov hnev
  • Star Trek II - L'ira di Khan
  • Star Trek II : La colère de Khan
  • Star Trek II: La ira de Khan
  • Star Trek II: A Ira de Khan
  • Uzay Yolu II: Han'ın Gazabı
  • Star Trek II: Khanův hněv
  • Star Trek II: Khans vrede
  • Звёздный путь 2: Гнев Хана
  • Star Trek: Khan haragja
  • Стар Трек II: Гневът на Хан
  • Σταρ Τρεκ II: Η οργή του Καν
  • מסע בין כוכבים 2: זעמו של חאן
  • スター・トレックII カーンの逆襲
  • Star Trek II: Khans hævn
  • Star Trek II: Mânia lui Khan
  • Star Trek II: La còlera del Khan
  • Jornada nas Estrelas II: A Ira de Khan
  • Star Trek II: Khanin Viha
  • 스타 트렉 2: 칸의 분노
  • 星艦奇航記2：星戰大怒吼
  • Зоряний шлях: Гнів Хана
  • Viaje a las estrellas II: La ira de Khan
  • Zvjezdane staze II: Khanov bijes
  • 星空奇遇記II：大汗的憤怒
  • Star Trek 2: Cơn Thịnh Nộ của Khan
  • پیشتازان فضا 2 : خشم خان
  • สตาร์ เทรค 2: ศึกสลัดอวกาศ

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FAQ

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan?

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

When was Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan released?

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan was released on June 4, 1982.

Who directed Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan?

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan was directed by Nicholas Meyer.

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Who is in the cast of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan?

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan stars William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and DeForest Kelley.

How much did Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan make at the box office?

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan grossed $79.8 million worldwide ($79.7 million domestic, $110,605 international) on a budget of $11.2 million.

How is Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan rated?

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan has 7.7/10 on IMDb, 68 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.

What awards did Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan win?

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan won 2 awards from 6 nominations, including Best Actor at the Saturn Awards 1983.

Does Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan have a post-credit scene?

No. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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