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Star Trek: The Motion Picture

1979, English. Directed by Robert Wise.

The human adventure is just beginning.

When an unidentified alien destroys three powerful Klingon cruisers, Captain James T. Kirk returns to the newly transformed U.S.S. Enterprise to take command.

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Runtime
2h 11m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
G

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Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.5/10 from 2,049 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Star Trek: The Motion Picture isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.

Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
7 December 1979
Country
United States of America
Written by
Harold Livingston, Alan Dean Foster
Budget
$44M
Box office
$139M
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What Star Trek: The Motion Picture is based on

Star Trek: The Motion Picture is based on In Thy Image, a screenplay by Harold Livingston and Alan Dean Foster.

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    In Thy Image

    By Harold Livingston and Alan Dean Foster

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What comes after Star Trek: The Motion Picture?

Next in the series: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984), and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986).

Is Star Trek: The Motion Picture worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 2,049 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Star Trek: The Motion Picture?

Star Trek: The Motion Picture runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).

Does Star Trek: The Motion Picture have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Star Trek: The Motion Picture parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Star Trek: The Motion Picture is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Star Trek: The Motion Picture on?

Star Trek: The Motion Picture isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

What movies are like Star Trek: The Motion Picture?

If you liked Star Trek: The Motion Picture, try 2001: A Space Odyssey, Star Trek, Star Trek: Insurrection.

Who directed Star Trek: The Motion Picture?

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) was directed by Robert Wise and stars William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley.

What is Star Trek: The Motion Picture based on?

Star Trek: The Motion Picture is based on In Thy Image, a screenplay by Harold Livingston and Alan Dean Foster.

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