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7.0 / 10(1,489 votes)IMDbPG19911h 50m$96.9M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

“The battle for peace has begun.”

Synopsis

After years of war, the Federation and the Klingon empire find themselves on the brink of a peace summit when a Klingon ship is nearly destroyed by an apparent attack from the Enterprise. Both worlds brace for what may be their deadliest encounter.

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Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) Original Trailer [FHD]

Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-06

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 6, 1991

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

March 1, 1993

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (3.59x ROI)

Production Budget

$27M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$96.9M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

3.59x

+$69.9M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $27MWorldwide: $96.9M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Nicholas Meyer
Screenplay & Story
Nicholas Meyer, Denny Martin Flinn
Original Score
Cliff Eidelman
Original Title
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 50m
Production Budget
$27M
Worldwide Gross
$96.9M
Production Studios
Paramount Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Nicholas Meyer

Screenplay & Story

Nicholas Meyer, Denny Martin Flinn, Gene Roddenberry, Leonard Nimoy, Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal

Original Score & Music

Cliff Eidelman

Director of Photography

Hiro Narita, John V. Fante

Film Editing

Ronald Roose, William Hoy

Producers

Steven-Charles Jaffe, Ralph Winter, Leonard Nimoy

Department Leadership Roster

Steven-Charles Jaffe

Steven-Charles Jaffe

Producer

Ronald Roose

Editor

Ralph Winter

Ralph Winter

Producer

Dodie Shepard

Costume Design

Nicholas Meyer

Nicholas Meyer

Screenplay

William Hoy

William Hoy

Editor

Denny Martin Flinn

Screenplay

Hiro Narita

Hiro Narita

Director of Photography

Herman F. Zimmerman

Production Design

Cliff Eidelman

Cliff Eidelman

Original Music Composer

Nicholas Meyer

Nicholas Meyer

Director

Don Pike

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

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

What is Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country about?

After years of war, the Federation and the Klingon empire find themselves on the brink of a peace summit when a Klingon ship is nearly destroyed by an apparent attack from the Enterprise. Both worlds brace for what may be their deadliest encounter.

Who directed Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country?

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country was directed by Nicholas Meyer.

Who stars in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country?

The principal cast of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country includes William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, Walter Koenig.

When was Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country released and how long is it?

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.

What was the box office and production budget of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country?

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country had a reported production budget of $27M and grossed $96.9M at the worldwide box office (3.59 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country was composed by Cliff Eidelman.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country?

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).