Star Trek: The Motion Picture
“The human adventure is just beginning.”
Synopsis
When an unidentified alien destroys three powerful Klingon cruisers, Captain James T. Kirk returns to the newly transformed U.S.S. Enterprise to take command.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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William Shatner
Captain Kirk
Leonard Nimoy
Spock
DeForest Kelley
Dr. McCoy
James Doohan
Scotty
George Takei
Sulu
Walter Koenig
Chekov
Nichelle Nichols
Uhura
Stephen Collins
Decker
Persis Khambatta
Ilia
Majel Barrett
Dr. Chapel
Grace Lee Whitney
Janice Rand
Mark Lenard
Klingon Captain
Billy Van Zandt
Alien Boy
Roger Aaron Brown
Epsilon Technician
Gary Faga
Airlock Technician
David Gautreaux
Commander Branch
John Gowans
Assistant to Rand
Howard Itzkowitz
Cargo Deck Ensign
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 6, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$44M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$139.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.17x
+$95.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Livingston
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Star Trek: The Motion Picture
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Budget
- $44M
- Worldwide Gross
- $139.3M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Century Associates, Robert Wise Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Wise
Harold Livingston, Alan Dean Foster, Gene Roddenberry
Jerry Goldsmith
Richard H. Kline
Todd C. Ramsay
Gene Roddenberry, Jon Povill
Department Leadership Roster
Gene Roddenberry
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Harold Michelson
Production Design
Jon Povill
Producer
Robert Wise
Director
Richard H. Kline
Director of Photography
Todd C. Ramsay
Editor
Robert Fletcher
Costume Design
Harold Livingston
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Star Trek: The Motion Picture
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Star Trek: The Motion Picture about?
When an unidentified alien destroys three powerful Klingon cruisers, Captain James T. Kirk returns to the newly transformed U.S.S. Enterprise to take command.
Who directed Star Trek: The Motion Picture?
Star Trek: The Motion Picture was directed by Robert Wise.
Who stars in Star Trek: The Motion Picture?
The principal cast of Star Trek: The Motion Picture includes William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei.
When was Star Trek: The Motion Picture released and how long is it?
Star Trek: The Motion Picture was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
What was the box office and production budget of Star Trek: The Motion Picture?
Star Trek: The Motion Picture had a reported production budget of $44M and grossed $139.3M at the worldwide box office (3.17 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Star Trek: The Motion Picture?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Star Trek: The Motion Picture was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Star Trek: The Motion Picture?
Star Trek: The Motion Picture holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).