Star Trek: The Motion Picture
-
Showtimes
-
Movie Details
We didn't find this title in your area
Videos & Photos
- Trailer (02:47)
- (02:08)
Movie Info & Cast
Synopsis
When an alien spacecraft of enormous power is spotted approaching Earth, Admiral James T. Kirk resumes command of the overhauled USS Enterprise in order to intercept it.
Cast
- William Shatner
- Leonard Nimoy
- DeForest Kelley
- James Doohan
- George Takei
- Majel Barrett
- Walter Koenig
- Nichelle Nichols
- Persis Khambatta
- Stephen Collins
Letterboxd User Reviews
3.2
135.2K
35.9K
25.5K
- Aug 7, 2023
Never saw more than a few minutes of this because of its reputation for being boring, but having now finally watched the whole thing... I'm sorry, we're all thinking of the same "Star Trek," right? Is this not basically an episode of the show you all like, but with cool…
Will SloanJul 25, 201684/100 Methodically pure sci-fi; a world with icons instead of characters and vast emptiness in place of pop western operatics. "The Motion Picture" takes inspiration from classical cinema - an overture greeted me when I clicked 'play' and I was sold from then on - and…
SilentDawnOct 30, 2017the biggest blank check in Trek movie history and that is why I love it so
David Sims - Feb 26, 2021
yes, it’s incredibly slow, there’s barely a plot and what little there is rests on your familiarity with the characters. but this is a beautiful movie to look at and i think that if you can vibe with its mood then you’re in for a treat. best enjoyed with substances.
Jamelle BouieJun 22, 2016It should actually be called, Star Trek: The Slow-Motion Picture.
NickyD316Jan 5, 2026everyone needs an annual check in with V'ger
David Sims - Jul 11, 2020
Deathly serious movie about an intergalactic destructive cloud that features long stretches of people politely speaking in Naval command instructions on a flight deck. Almost entirely action-free and unusually philosophical about the nature of existence, even by Trekkian…
Sean FennesseyOct 1, 2025Star Trek: Solaris. Better than I remembered and worse than I remembered.
carrieandtracyMay 25, 2022A slow burn, but a very nice looking, magnificently scored slow burn. Really appreciated that little six minute docking scene with the Enterprise, you see that excellent model work? It deserves to be shown off.
Bryan Espitia
Queue Community Reviews
77%
Community 721
Top Reviews
- Platypus Lord likedStar Trek: The Motion Picture
Sept. 2024 Rewatch (Director's Edition): Captures the majesty of space travel and the fear of the unknown like no other Trek film, especially through the visuals and Jerry Goldsmith's excellent score. I never bought into the Decker/Ilia relationship/situation (more in comments)
Sharlot dislikedStar Trek: The Motion PictureThis was my introduction to star trek and I never went back
Stoofman is "meh" onStar Trek: The Motion PictureRespectfully, it's the definition of meh The director could have told and made the audience feel everything that he wanted for the scenes if he spent half as much time on the long takes. Funny enough spending all that time took me out if the scene, and the plot...it was okay
- Abby Phay is "meh" onStar Trek: The Motion Picture
It felt like they had a script for a normal episode and told the actors to just take 4 times as long to deliver their lines to make it movie length. Add in a bunch of unnecessary 5 minute long establishing shots and you’ve got this movie. But it’s still Star Trek
Adam Vester-Wright is "meh" onStar Trek: The Motion PictureBetter than its place in history, but not as good as most of the movies that follow. This film translates Star Trek to the big screen very well, but the story gets lost in the gratuitous beauty shots of the Enterprise. It earns the nickname "The Motionless Picture."
Noah likedStar Trek: The Motion PictureThe visuals in this movie were honestly top notch for the time , in my humble opinion! Really the best part of the film for me. I wasn’t a huge fan of the new characters…I didn’t dislike them, just didn’t like them! The teleporter incident was wild and horrific…
- Iso likedStar Trek: The Motion Picture
7/10 Maybe I just rate things too highly but it really wasn’t too bad. I can see where people are coming from with saying this was just a long drawn out version of a Star Trek episode but I still enjoyed it. It’s a nice introduction into the Star Trek movies.
Marcus is "meh" onStar Trek: The Motion PictureWorse than I remembered. Mostly just tried to show off the effects of the time with 2-5 minute silent segments of special effects presentations. Which I can’t imagine how bad it was before the updates. Too slow and doesn’t capture the feel of the original
Jim Greysen is "meh" onStar Trek: The Motion PictureA showpiece more than anything. I fell asleep during the movie in the theater as a kid. It’s the only movie I’ve ever done this. Still a good intro to the series and the payoff is ok. Older folks still reference the end in pop culture references.
Atom Users Reviews
Metacritic
It’s a bit overextended but very watchable with flourishes of exotic invention.
Peter Bradshaw
The Guardian
Star Trek is, finally, nothing but a long day's journey into ennui.
Richard Schickel
Time
This 1979 movie adaptation of the cult TV series is blandness raised to an epic scale. Robert Wise's bloodless direction drains all the air from the Enterprise.
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as G (General Audiences), so all ages are admitted.
How long is Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)?
The movie is 2hr 23min long.
What's Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) about?
When an alien spacecraft of enormous power is spotted approaching Earth, Admiral James T. Kirk resumes command of the overhauled USS Enterprise in order to intercept it.
Who's the cast of Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)?
- William Shatner as Captain Kirk
- Leonard Nimoy as Spock
- DeForest Kelley as Dr. McCoy
- James Doohan as Scotty
- George Takei as Sulu
- Majel Barrett as Dr. Chapel
- Walter Koenig as Chekov
- Nichelle Nichols as Uhura
- Persis Khambatta as Ilia
- Stephen Collins as Decker
Who's the director behind Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)?
Robert Wise directed Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979).
Who produced Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)?
David C. Fein produced Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979).
Full Screen Image Viewer
Target Exclusive Showing
Don't Have The Password?