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7.4 / 10(10,796 votes)IMDbPG-1320092h 7m$386.8M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Star Trek

“The future begins.”

Synopsis

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. The human adventure has begun again.

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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-03

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 7, 2009

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

November 16, 2009

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.58x ROI)

Production Budget

$150M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$386.8M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.58x

+$236.8M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $150MWorldwide: $386.8M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
J.J. Abrams
Screenplay & Story
Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Gene Roddenberry
Original Score
Michael Giacchino
Original Title
Star Trek
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 7m
Production Budget
$150M
Worldwide Gross
$386.8M
Production Studios
Paramount Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment, Bad Robot

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

J.J. Abrams

Screenplay & Story

Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Gene Roddenberry

Original Score & Music

Michael Giacchino

Director of Photography

Dan Mindel, David B. Nowell, Pete Romano, Bruce McCleery

Film Editing

Maryann Brandon, Mary Jo Markey

Producers

Bryan Burk, Damon Lindelof, Jeffrey Chernov, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci

Department Leadership Roster

Damon Lindelof

Damon Lindelof

Producer

J.J. Abrams

J.J. Abrams

Director

J.J. Abrams

J.J. Abrams

Producer

Alex Kurtzman

Alex Kurtzman

Writer

Maryann Brandon

Maryann Brandon

Editor

Scott Chambliss

Scott Chambliss

Production Design

Dan Mindel

Dan Mindel

Director of Photography

Mary Jo Markey

Mary Jo Markey

Editor

Michael Giacchino

Michael Giacchino

Original Music Composer

Roberto Orci

Roberto Orci

Writer

Michael Kaplan

Michael Kaplan

Costume Design

Joey Box

Joey Box

Stunt Coordinator

Russell Earl

Russell Earl

Visual Effects Supervisor

Daniel P. Rosen

Visual Effects Supervisor

Edson Williams

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Canada18A
Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)12A

12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Star Trek.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Star Trek

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Star Trek about?

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. The human adventure has begun again.

Who directed Star Trek?

Star Trek was directed by J.J. Abrams.

Who stars in Star Trek?

The principal cast of Star Trek includes Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Leonard Nimoy, Eric Bana, Bruce Greenwood.

When was Star Trek released and how long is it?

Star Trek was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.

What was the box office and production budget of Star Trek?

Star Trek had a reported production budget of $150M and grossed $386.8M at the worldwide box office (2.58 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for Star Trek?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Star Trek was composed by Michael Giacchino.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Star Trek?

Star Trek holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).