List of Star Trek Movies
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I’ve compiled this list of Star Trek movies to provide quick info for fans looking for some information on the Star Trek movie franchise. I have written up a brief synopsis and a star rating system for each of the films. Here is the list.
1. Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) – The first Star Trek feature film was released in 1979 and featured the original cast of William Shatnet, et al. The first feature film lacks a strong theatrical antagonist and has been called more of a tone poem than a sci-fi adventure movie. Two and a half stars.
2. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) – The second Star Trek motion picture delivers big thrills with a smart, thoughtful script. Great performances and direction make this story of Khan’s desperation to avenge the death of his wife, a pinnacle achievement in the Star Trek saga. Four stars.
3. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) – Leonard Nimoy (Spock) makes his debut as a director and the result is an interesting (if sometimes campy) romp of a film. Probably the best odd numbered release. Three stars.
4. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) – In a film that is both funny and “nice”, the crew of the Enterprise returns to present day San Francisco in an attempt to find the humpback whales needed to save the earth from destruction. A winner. Four stars.
5. Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) – William Shatner makes his feature film directorial debut with a very uneven tale that finds the crew of the Enterprise searching after God. It’s a well-intentioned but flawed film though it has improved with age. Two stars.
6. Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) – Nicolas Meyer directs for the first time since Wrath of Khan and all is once again right with the world. It’s more political thriller than sci-fi romp, but it’s a nice note for the original crew to go out on. Four stars.
7. Star Trek: Generations (1994) – Kirk meets Picard in this mostly Next Generation feature film. The story involving a timeless Nexus isn’t particularly strong and Kirk’s death scene leaves little more than a faint impression even for this die hard Trekkie. Two stars.
8. Star Trek: First Contact (1996) – The crew of the Enterprise must travel back in time to 21st century earth to stop the Borg from assimilating the planet earth. First contact is by far the best of the TNG features with excellent performances and production values. Three stars.
9. Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) – In this uninteresting episode, the crew of the enterprise must save a planet full of peaceful aliens from the predatory race that seeks to supplant them from their magical planet. This feature continues the Star Trek movie curse wherein the odds are drastically inferior to the evens. One star.
10. Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) – In the final TNG adventure Picard must battle his own clone hell bent on destroying the federation. In some ways Nemesis works, but it often falls flat. Two stars.
11. Star Trek (2009) – J.J. Abrams attempts to rescue the Star Trek franchise with a new cast in a big budget adventure.
There you have it. A list of Star Trek movies.
