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Star Trek: First Contact

Name: Star Trek: First Contact
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Thriller
Released: 1996-11-22
Cast: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn

1996 | 111 min | Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Thriller

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Star Trek or Guardians of the Galaxy, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Tense, mind-bending.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 51 min.
What might put you off: Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

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 it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
Box office & staying powerSolid
$146 million worldwide on a $46 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 236K people sought it out in the past year