Star Trek: First Contact
“Resistance is futile.”
Synopsis
The Borg, a relentless race of cyborgs, are on a direct course for Earth. Violating orders to stay away from the battle, Captain Picard and the crew of the newly-commissioned USS Enterprise E pursue the Borg back in time to prevent the invaders from changing Federation history and assimilating the galaxy.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Star Trek VIII: First Contact - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-23
Top Cast
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Patrick Stewart
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Jonathan Frakes
Commander William T. Riker
Brent Spiner
Lieutenant Commander Data
LeVar Burton
Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge
Michael Dorn
Lieutenant Commander Worf
Gates McFadden
Commander Beverly Crusher
Marina Sirtis
Counselor Deanna Troi
James Cromwell
Dr. Zefram Cochrane
Alfre Woodard
Lily Sloane
Alice Krige
Borg Queen
Neal McDonough
Lieutenant Hawk
Dwight Schultz
Lieutenant Barclay
Cameron Oppenheimer
Ensign Kellogg
Robert Picardo
Enterprise EMH
Adam Scott
Defiant Con Officer
Ray Uhler
Holodeck Nightclub Dancer (uncredited)
Eric Steinberg
Porter
Joey Anaya
Borg (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 5, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$46M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$146M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.17x
+$100M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Frakes
- Screenplay & Story
- Brannon Braga, Ronald D. Moore
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Star Trek: First Contact
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $46M
- Worldwide Gross
- $146M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Frakes
Brannon Braga, Ronald D. Moore, Rick Berman, Gene Roddenberry
Jerry Goldsmith
Matthew F. Leonetti, Lowell Peterson, Henryk Cymerman
Anastasia Emmons, John W. Wheeler
Marty Hornstein, Peter Lauritson, Rick Berman
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Frakes
Director
Peter Lauritson
Producer
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Herman F. Zimmerman
Production Design
Anastasia Emmons
Editor
John W. Wheeler
Editor
Brannon Braga
Screenplay
Ronald D. Moore
Screenplay
Deborah Everton
Costume Design
Robert Blackman
Costume Design
Ronnie Rondell Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Adam Howard
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Takemura
Visual Effects Supervisor
Craig Barron
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Star Trek: First Contact
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Star Trek: First Contact about?
The Borg, a relentless race of cyborgs, are on a direct course for Earth. Violating orders to stay away from the battle, Captain Picard and the crew of the newly-commissioned USS Enterprise E pursue the Borg back in time to prevent the invaders from changing Federation history and assimilating the galaxy.
Who directed Star Trek: First Contact?
Star Trek: First Contact was directed by Jonathan Frakes.
Who stars in Star Trek: First Contact?
The principal cast of Star Trek: First Contact includes Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn.
When was Star Trek: First Contact released and how long is it?
Star Trek: First Contact was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of Star Trek: First Contact?
Star Trek: First Contact had a reported production budget of $46M and grossed $146M at the worldwide box office (3.17 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Star Trek: First Contact?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Star Trek: First Contact was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Star Trek: First Contact?
Star Trek: First Contact holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).