Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
An unstoppable force within Starfleet detonates the fleet, leading to a brisk, suspenseful manhunt across a war-zone world.
When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.
How intense is Star Trek Into Darkness?
Star Trek Into Darkness is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. Rated PG-13.
What Star Trek Into Darkness feels like
- Tone
- epicsuspenseful
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
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Is Star Trek Into Darkness for you?
Is Star Trek Into Darkness scary?
Only a little. Star Trek Into Darkness has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Star Trek Into Darkness gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Star Trek Into Darkness sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Star Trek Into Darkness 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 Into Darkness?
Star Trek Into Darkness runs 2h 12m.
Where can I stream Star Trek Into Darkness?
Star Trek Into Darkness is streaming on Paramount+, Peacock, Kanopy and Pluto TV.
Does Star Trek Into Darkness have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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