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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

  • 19821982
  • PGPG
  • 1h 53m
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7.7/10
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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
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With the assistance of the Enterprise crew, Admiral Kirk must stop an old nemesis, Khan Noonien Singh, from using the life-generating Genesis Device as the ultimate weapon.With the assistance of the Enterprise crew, Admiral Kirk must stop an old nemesis, Khan Noonien Singh, from using the life-generating Genesis Device as the ultimate weapon.With the assistance of the Enterprise crew, Admiral Kirk must stop an old nemesis, Khan Noonien Singh, from using the life-generating Genesis Device as the ultimate weapon.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
120K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,869
1,129
  • Director
    • Nicholas Meyer
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based on "Star Trek" created by)
    • Harve Bennett(story)
    • Jack B. Sowards(story)
  • Stars
    • William Shatner
    • Leonard Nimoy
    • DeForest Kelley
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  • Director
    • Nicholas Meyer
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based on "Star Trek" created by)
    • Harve Bennett(story)
    • Jack B. Sowards(story)
  • Stars
    • William Shatner
    • Leonard Nimoy
    • DeForest Kelley
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 431User reviews
    • 124Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 9 nominations

    Videos3

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    Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
    Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, and DeForest Kelley in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
    William Shatner, DeForest Kelley, George Takei, and Nichelle Nichols in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
    William Shatner, DeForest Kelley, George Takei, and Nichelle Nichols in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
    William Shatner, James Doohan, and DeForest Kelley in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
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    Ricardo Montalban, Brett Baxter Clark, Tim Culbertson, and Pam Bennett in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)

    Top cast

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    William Shatner
    William Shatner
    • Kirkas Kirk
    Leonard Nimoy
    Leonard Nimoy
    • Spockas Spock
    DeForest Kelley
    DeForest Kelley
    • McCoyas McCoy
    James Doohan
    James Doohan
    • Scottyas Scotty
    Walter Koenig
    Walter Koenig
    • Chekovas Chekov
    George Takei
    George Takei
    • Suluas Sulu
    Nichelle Nichols
    Nichelle Nichols
    • Uhuraas Uhura
    Bibi Besch
    Bibi Besch
    • Carolas Carol
    Merritt Butrick
    Merritt Butrick
    • Davidas David
    Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield
    • Terrellas Terrell
    Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley
    • Saavikas Saavik
    Ricardo Montalban
    Ricardo Montalban
    • Khanas Khan
    Ike Eisenmann
    Ike Eisenmann
    • Prestonas Preston
    John Vargas
    John Vargas
    • Jeddaas Jedda
    John Winston
    • Kyleas Kyle
    Paul Kent
    • Beachas Beach
    Nicholas Guest
    Nicholas Guest
    • Cadetas Cadet
    Russell Takaki
    • Madisonas Madison
    • Director
      • Nicholas Meyer
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry(based on "Star Trek" created by)
      • Harve Bennett(story)
      • Jack B. Sowards(story) (screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the Blu-ray special feature "The Captain's Log", Ricardo Montalban says that once he committed to this film, he realized that he had trouble getting back into the character Khan. After years of playing Mr. Roarke on Fantasy Island (1977), he found that he was "stuck" in that character. He requested a tape of Space Seed (1967) from Paramount Studios, and proceeded to watch it repeatedly. By the third or fourth watching, he had recaptured the essence of Khan's character.
    • Goofs
      Chekov and Khan recall having met each other. Although Chekov was not a bridge officer when Khan came on the Enterprise in Space Seed (1967), it should be remembered that when Khan first took over Enterprise, he started with the engineering deck. Chekov was engineering ensign at the time, and mounted resistance against Khan, according to the movie's novelization. Surprisingly, Sulu was also absent from Space Seed, a point which no one ever brings up.
    • Quotes

      Kirk: We are assembled here today to pay final respects to our honored dead. And yet it should be noted that in the midst of our sorrow, this death takes place in the shadow of new life, the sunrise of a new world; a world that our beloved comrade gave his life to protect and nourish. He did not feel this sacrifice a vain or empty one, and we will not debate his profound wisdom at these proceedings. Of my friend, I can only say this: of all the souls I have encountered in my travels, his was the most... human.

    • Crazy credits
      After the opening credits: "In the 23rd century..."
    • Alternate versions
      In August 6, 2002, the Director's Edition was released on DVD, which features three minutes of footage not in the theatrical release: (The Director's Edition does not use the ABC-TV version of Kirk and Saavik's conversation in the turbolift, which was more steamy and used close-ups (instead of one long master shot). Also, unlike the ABC-TV version, all Ceti eel scenes are not edited for content.
      • Expanded conversation between Kirk and McCoy in Kirk's apartment about his birthday gift, the glasses. Also, McCoy now says "For most patients your age, I'd usually administer Retinax Five." This is an alternate take, since in the theatrical version, he says "recommend" instead of "administer" (Seen in ABC-TV version).
      • Conversation between Kirk and Midshipman Preston in the Enterprise's engine room, with Scotty revealing that Preston is his nephew. Also, the take at the scene's ending with Kirk addressing Scotty and McCoy asking "Admiral, what about the rest of the inspection?" is different from the one seen in the theatrical version. Kirk's dialogue is also slightly different (Seen in ABC-TV version).
      • The scene where Chekov informs Dr. Marcus and her team about their new orders via compic has been expanded. Carol Marcus now asks "Who gave the order", and the mind controlled Chekov dances around the answer a little before David says, "Pin him down, mother." (Seen in ABC-TV version).
      • The scene where the scientists at Regula One argue about Starfleet Command's order is a different take, and has been expanded in the ending to show Carol Marcus ordering everyone to pack their things up so they can depart before the Reliant arrives (Seen in ABC-TV version).
      • McCoy and Spock's argument about Genesis in Kirk's cabin has been slightly expanded. They discuss what might happen if Genesis fell into the wrong hands, and whose hands are the right ones. Kirk attempts to break the two up, but Spock cuts him off with a comeback to McCoy (Seen in ABC-TV version).
      • Preston's death in Sickbay has been expanded. Preston now says "Aye" and dies in close-up (instead of in the medium shot with Preston's back to the camera and the others visible around the table seen in the theatrical version) Scotty asks why Khan wants revenge. McCoy's line, "I'm sorry, Scotty" now comes in the middle of the scene, instead of in the ending. After Spock informs Kirk via intercom that impulse power is restored, McCoy and Kirk speak a little longer, and Kirk says they only survived because he knew something Khan didn't about starships (Seen in ABC-TV version).
      • An added shot of Kirk, Spock and Saavik climbing a ladder between decks has been added, in which Kirk says "That young man is my son", and Spock replies "Fascinating". Also, the music in the scene has been looped to account for this added shot, but it loops at an earlier point than in the ABC-TV version. This makes the music flow better, instead of repeating the same bit of music twice in succession.
      • An extension occurs as the Enterprise approaches the Mutara Nebula. Saavik wonders if the Reliant will follow them in, and Spock states that he must remember to teach her about the human ego. The music is looped at a different point than in the ABC-TV version to accommodate this extension, and it is thus much less distracting.
    • Connections
      Edited from Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme From Star Trek (TV Series)
      Music by Alexander Courage

    User reviews431

    Review
    Top review
    Run Silent, Run Deep Space.
    Wrath of Khan owes a certain debt of thanks to Clark Gable's wartime thriller. Although it's easy to criticize, WOK is full of suspense and tension. The design of the costumes and sets is excellent, except for the cream and brown combinations. But what the hey, it was made during the heady days of the early 1980s. It is certainly more accessible to a mainstream audience than the first film was...but I liked that one too anyway.

    I'm no trekkie...I'm not obsessed by the tech specs of warp drive, and transporters or beams and such...I just like Sci-Fi movies that are well done and entertaining. This is not the best movie ever made as another poster stated...but it is exciting and engrossing.

    Buy the DVD.
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    5
    • buckaroobanzai50
    • Apr 2, 2004

    FAQ23

    • When Spock and Saavik converse early in the film, what (modern earth) language do they actually speak?
    • Why is the actor Judson Scott, who played a substantial role as Joachim in this film, not listed in the closing credits?
    • Maybe I am mistaken, but it clearly seem to have Nick Nolte in the movie but not in the credits. Is this the case, and why not the credit?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 4, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Star Trek II
    • Filming locations
      • Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $11,200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $78,912,963
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,347,221
      • Jun 6, 1982
    • Gross worldwide
      • $78,912,963
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.40 : 1

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