Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
“At the end of the universe lies the beginning of vengeance.”
Synopsis
The starship Enterprise and its crew is pulled back into action when old nemesis, Khan, steals a top secret device called Project Genesis.
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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-01
Top Cast
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William Shatner
Admiral James T. Kirk
Leonard Nimoy
Captain Spock
Ricardo Montalban
Khan Noonien Singh
DeForest Kelley
Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy
James Doohan
Cmdr. Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott
Walter Koenig
Cmdr. Pavel Chekov
George Takei
Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu
Nichelle Nichols
Cmdr. Uhura
Bibi Besch
Dr. Carol Marcus
Merritt Butrick
Dr. David Marcus
Paul Winfield
Captain Clark Terrell
Kirstie Alley
Lt. Saavik
Judson Scott
Joachim
Ike Eisenmann
Preston
John Vargas
Jedda
John Winston
Kyle
Paul Kent
Beach
Nicholas Guest
Cadet
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 28, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$96.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.05x
+$84.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Meyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack B. Sowards, Nicholas Meyer
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $96.6M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Meyer
Jack B. Sowards, Nicholas Meyer, Harve Bennett, Gene Roddenberry
James Horner
Gayne Rescher
William Paul Dornisch
Robert Sallin, Harve Bennett
Department Leadership Roster
James Horner
Original Music Composer
William Paul Dornisch
Editor
Robert Sallin
Producer
Jack B. Sowards
Screenplay
Nicholas Meyer
Director
Gayne Rescher
Director of Photography
Robert Fletcher
Costume Design
Joseph R. Jennings
Production Design
Bill Couch
Stunt Coordinator
Ken Ralston
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jim Veilleux
Visual Effects Supervisor
Nicholas Meyer
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan about?
The starship Enterprise and its crew is pulled back into action when old nemesis, Khan, steals a top secret device called Project Genesis.
Who directed Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan?
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan was directed by Nicholas Meyer.
Who stars in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan?
The principal cast of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan includes William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Ricardo Montalban, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan.
When was Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan released and how long is it?
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan?
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $96.6M at the worldwide box office (8.05 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan was composed by James Horner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan?
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).