Star Trek Beyond poster

Star Trek Beyond (2016)

Film · 2h 2m · Rated PG-13

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

A witty and brisk adventure pushes the Enterprise crew to their limits against a formidable new enemy.

Epic, with dry wit. A party watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Paramount+ and Kanopy (free).

Star Trek Beyond parents guide

No sex or nudity and mild language, about what a PG-13 should carry.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
No gore
Violence
Strong violence
Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

How gory is Star Trek Beyond?
No gore and strong violence.
What is Star Trek Beyond rated, and is it OK for kids?
Better for teens than younger kids: it is rated PG-13, with strong violence.

What is Star Trek Beyond about?

The USS Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a mysterious new enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byJustin Lin
StarringChris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldaña, Simon Pegg, John Cho

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