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Star Trek: First Contact

  • 1996
  • PG-13
  • 1h 51m
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Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
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The Borg travel back in time intent on preventing Earth's first contact with an alien species. Captain Picard and his crew pursue them to ensure that Zefram Cochrane makes his maiden flight ... Read allThe Borg travel back in time intent on preventing Earth's first contact with an alien species. Captain Picard and his crew pursue them to ensure that Zefram Cochrane makes his maiden flight reaching warp speed.The Borg travel back in time intent on preventing Earth's first contact with an alien species. Captain Picard and his crew pursue them to ensure that Zefram Cochrane makes his maiden flight reaching warp speed.

  • Director
    • Jonathan Frakes
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Rick Berman
    • Brannon Braga
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • Brent Spiner
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    129K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,498
    843
    • Director
      • Jonathan Frakes
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Rick Berman
      • Brannon Braga
    • Stars
      • Patrick Stewart
      • Jonathan Frakes
      • Brent Spiner
    • 365User reviews
    • 170Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 8 wins & 21 nominations total

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    Alice Krige in Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
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    Brent Spiner and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
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    Patrick Stewart
    Patrick Stewart
    • Picard
    Jonathan Frakes
    Jonathan Frakes
    • Riker
    Brent Spiner
    Brent Spiner
    • Data
    LeVar Burton
    LeVar Burton
    • Geordi
    • (as Levar Burton)
    Michael Dorn
    Michael Dorn
    • Worf
    Gates McFadden
    Gates McFadden
    • Beverly
    Marina Sirtis
    Marina Sirtis
    • Troi
    Alfre Woodard
    Alfre Woodard
    • Lily
    James Cromwell
    James Cromwell
    • Zefram Cochrane
    Alice Krige
    Alice Krige
    • Borg Queen
    Michael Horton
    Michael Horton
    • Security Officer
    Neal McDonough
    Neal McDonough
    • Lt. Hawk
    Marnie McPhail
    Marnie McPhail
    • Eiger
    Robert Picardo
    Robert Picardo
    • Holographic Doctor
    Dwight Schultz
    Dwight Schultz
    • Lt. Barclay
    Adam Scott
    Adam Scott
    • Defiant Conn Officer
    Jack Shearer
    Jack Shearer
    • Admiral Hayes
    Eric Steinberg
    Eric Steinberg
    • Porter
    • Director
      • Jonathan Frakes
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Rick Berman
      • Brannon Braga
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    • Trivia
      On account of budgetary restrictions, the crew of Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) was never quite satisfied with the Borg sets and costumes as used during the series. However, the significantly bigger budget for this film finally allowed them to design the Borg in a way that was much closer to what they had intended. As a result, the suits and sets were reused extensively on Star Trek: Voyager (1995).
    • Goofs
      When Geordi is asking Cochrane to look at the intermix chamber blueprints, he is wearing sunglasses, even though his artificial eyes don't require protection from the sun. The sunglasses are probably needed in case a local comes looking around. Only Cochrane and Lily knew about time travelers, and Geordi's futuristic implants could blow their cover. Geordi used dark glasses for the same purpose in Time's Arrow, Part II (1992) as well.
    • Quotes

      Captain Jean-Luc Picard: [Quoting "Moby Dick"] And he piled upon the whale's white hump, the sum of all the rage and hate felt by his whole race. If his chest had been a cannon, he would have shot his heart upon it.

      Lily Sloane: What?

      Captain Jean-Luc Picard: "Moby-Dick".

      Lily Sloane: Actually, I never read it.

      Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Ahab spent years hunting the white whale that crippled him, a quest for vengeance, but in the end, it destroyed him and his ship.

      Lily Sloane: I guess he didn't know when to quit.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits the order in which the recurring cast's names appear mirrors the chain of command aboard the Enterprise. Patrick Stewart/Picard (captain), Jonathan Frakes/Riker (first officer), Brent Spiner/Data (second officer), LeVar Burton/Geordi (chief engineer) Michael Dorn/Worf (acting tactical officer) Gates McFadden/Beverly (chief medical officer), Marina Sirtis/Troi (ship's counselor).
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Space Jam/The Mirror Has Two Faces/The English Patient/Breaking the Waves (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme from 'Star Trek: The Motion Picture
      by Jerry Goldsmith

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    Much better than Generations but I'm still not completely sold (old school trekkie)
    As of the 8th Star Trek feature film, the even-odd rule still holds. That is: the even numbered treks are awesome while the odds suck. I'll be the first to say it's very subjective (I still think Trek 5 aka "Kirk vs God" was awesome, but I wouldn't recommend it to the average movie goer). Casual fans and hardcore geeks alike gotta agree that the most crowd-pleasing treks are #2 ("the wrath of khaaaaan"), #4 ("Spock hugs a whale"), #6 ("Kirk vs Shakespeare") and now I would add #8 ("Picard loses his sh**"). Why are these the best? I think it's because they had the most exciting plots combined with some great character development.

    "First Contact" may not have the most original plot (Enterprise goes back in time to try to save humanity from a future threat), but the interesting character development is definitely there. I think this is because this film returns to a wonderful Trek tradition where one of the cast members directs the film (here it's Jonathan Frakes "Riker" calling the shots). Whereas the prior film "Generations" seemed to play it too superficially, not really exploring the personalities of the crew, here in "First Contact", we delve deeper into the mind and personality of Picard, giving the story more depth than your standard linear plot. Picard is shown to be a conflicted individual with his motivations bordering on Ahab-like obsession, even down to the obligatory quote from Moby Dick.

    OK I know what you're thinking. We already covered the Moby Dick theme in Star Trek 2 The Wrath of Khan, and yes we did (imo more dramatically thanks to Ricardo Montalban's chilling, psychotic portrayal of the vengeance obsessed madman). But golly, its such a good theme that we'll let it slide, and to be fair, this is different because it's the good guy who is now vengeance obsessed.

    Even supporting characters are given their chance to prove themselves as more than background scenery. There is a subplot involving the android Data who is taken prisoner and tempted by the borg with the promise of sensual pleasure. Giordi, Deanna and Riker (who, in "Generations", seemed as wooden as the townsfolk at the end of Blazing Saddles) had a fun little subplot opposite James Cromwell who played Zephram Cochrane, a cynical, alcoholic, rock-n-roll-blasting antihero who is supposed to lead the human race to hippy flowerpower peace. That was a cool spin.

    The bottom line is that this even-numbered installment had all the elements that have appealed to Trek fans since the 60s. Tense stories overtop some great character moments. The only downside, as my title implies, is that I'm still not quite sold on the Enterprise's new crew. I'm getting there, but I still gotta say I prefer the originals, and I say this only to remind my fellow Trekkies that sooner or later we gotta give in.. So if you're an old school trekkie like me, I don't think this flick will convert you instantly. But it was much better than "Generations" which, in my opinion, did a lousy job of bridging the generations. I mean, when did Capt Kirk trade places with Walter Matthau from "Grumpy Old Men"? This Trek flick puts us on much firmer footing.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 22, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Memory Alpha, the Star Trek wiki
      • Startrek.com
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Star Trek 8
    • Filming locations
      • Titan Missile Museum - 1580 W. Duval Mine Road, Green Valley, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Digital Image Associates
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $45,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $92,027,888
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $30,716,131
      • Nov 24, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $146,027,888
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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