Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
Starfleet races through time to stop cyborgs from rewriting history and assimilating the entire galaxy.
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.
How intense is Star Trek: First Contact?
Star Trek: First Contact is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and fine in the background. Rated PG-13.
What Star Trek: First Contact feels like
- Tone
- epicsuspenseful
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionBackground
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Is Star Trek: First Contact scary?
Only a little. Star Trek: First Contact has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Star Trek: First Contact gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Star Trek: First Contact sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Star Trek: First Contact OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Star Trek: First Contact?
Star Trek: First Contact runs 1h 51m.
Where can I stream Star Trek: First Contact?
Star Trek: First Contact is streaming on Paramount+, Kanopy and YouTube (free).
Does Star Trek: First Contact have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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