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6.5 / 10(1,419 votes)IMDbPG19981h 43m$112.6M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Star Trek: Insurrection

“The battle for paradise has begun.”

Synopsis

When an alien race and factions within Starfleet attempt to take over a planet that has "regenerative" properties, it falls upon Captain Picard and the crew of the Enterprise to defend the planet's people as well as the very ideals upon which the Federation itself was founded.

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Original Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-24

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 11, 1998

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

July 15, 1999

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.61x ROI)

Production Budget

$70M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$112.6M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.61x

+$42.6M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $70MWorldwide: $112.6M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jonathan Frakes
Screenplay & Story
Michael Piller
Original Score
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Title
Star Trek: Insurrection
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 43m
Production Budget
$70M
Worldwide Gross
$112.6M
Production Studios
Paramount Pictures, Digital Image Associates

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jonathan Frakes

Screenplay & Story

Michael Piller, Gene Roddenberry

Original Score & Music

Jerry Goldsmith

Director of Photography

Matthew F. Leonetti, John R. Leonetti, Bing Sokolsky

Film Editing

Peter E. Berger

Producers

Peter Lauritson, Michael Piller, Marty Hornstein, Patrick Stewart, Rick Berman

Department Leadership Roster

Jonathan Frakes

Jonathan Frakes

Director

Peter E. Berger

Editor

Peter Lauritson

Producer

Sanja Milkovic Hays

Sanja Milkovic Hays

Costume Design

Matthew F. Leonetti

Matthew F. Leonetti

Director of Photography

Michael Piller

Michael Piller

Producer

Herman F. Zimmerman

Production Design

Jerry Goldsmith

Jerry Goldsmith

Original Music Composer

Michael Piller

Michael Piller

Screenplay

Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart

Producer

Robert Blackman

Costume Design

Rick Avery

Rick Avery

Stunt Coordinator

John Grower

Visual Effects Supervisor

Jim Rygiel

Jim Rygiel

Visual Effects Supervisor

David Sosalla

Visual Effects Supervisor

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.

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

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: Insurrection

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

What is Star Trek: Insurrection about?

When an alien race and factions within Starfleet attempt to take over a planet that has "regenerative" properties, it falls upon Captain Picard and the crew of the Enterprise to defend the planet's people as well as the very ideals upon which the Federation itself was founded.

Who directed Star Trek: Insurrection?

Star Trek: Insurrection was directed by Jonathan Frakes.

Who stars in Star Trek: Insurrection?

The principal cast of Star Trek: Insurrection includes Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner, Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, F. Murray Abraham.

When was Star Trek: Insurrection released and how long is it?

Star Trek: Insurrection was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.

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

Star Trek: Insurrection had a reported production budget of $70M and grossed $112.6M at the worldwide box office (1.61 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Star Trek: Insurrection?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Star Trek: Insurrection was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.

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

Star Trek: Insurrection 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: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).