Star Trek Generations

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Star Trek Generations

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Released Nov 18, 1994

1h 58m

Sci-Fi

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In the 23rd century, the Starship Enterprise is dispatched to the scene of a giant energy field about to engulf two ships. Capt. Kirk (William Shatner) averts calamity, but is exposed to the field and presumed dead. Years later, the Enterprise's new commander, Capt. Picard (Patrick Stewart), learns that one of the disaster's survivors, Dr. Soran (Malcolm McDowell), plans to enter the field by destroying a neighboring star. Picard now must collaborate with an unlikely ally in order to stop him.

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Critics Consensus

Generations stands as a mediocre changing of the guard for crews of the Enterprise, with a dull plot that sometimes seems like an expanded episode of the television series.

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Jake Cole

Slant Magazine

Star Trek: Generations feels like such a miscalculation of the show’s strengths.

Apr 5, 2023

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Carrie Rickey

Philadelphia Inquirer

Three things make the film worthwhile: [William] Shatner's performance; the sequence involving Data getting his "emotion chip" implant; and John Alonzo's crystalline cinematography, which makes Generations the most beautiful Trek ever.

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 25, 2020

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Jay Boyar

Orlando Sentinel

It's well-plotted, cleanly staged and, on the whole, not badly acted.

Mar 25, 2020

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

I do not hate Star Trek: Generations, but at the same time it is a difficult film to entirely like.

Rated: 5/10

Oct 13, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The result was perhaps not what devoted fans hoped for, but in its own right, it's a solid production and entertaining Star Trek adventure.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 4, 2023

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James Kendrick

Q Network Film Desk

For every good moment there are two or three awkward ones, and while there is an undeniable thrill of seeing the two “generations” of Enterprise captains working together, it is hard not to wish that the film had more grandeur and more guts.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 19, 2023

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Jason H

One of my favorite Star Trek movies. Filled with humor, heart, and heartbreak.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/11/25

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Adam W

An underrated gem, in my opinion. I always found Data’s journey in this to be good light hearted fun, and the passing of the torch from Kirk to Picard is a great moment for Trek fans.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/11/25

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Paul S

I found it really boring, and it was really hard to follow up until the end. The upgraded visuals worked really well for the Star Trek universe, but this movie is not the best the saga has to offer. I'd say only watch this if you're a die-hard Star Trek fan or if you're really looking to continue the saga after The Next Generation.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

07/09/25

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Markus L

Fun to see the two "Generations" together

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/10/25

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Audience Member

While some might think this film really isn't worth it- IT IS! You have the best of both worlds from the beloved Star Trek franchises and the plot is great! While its sad to see the Enterprise D crash on Veridan 3 in the movie- we know well that she is brought back in Star Trek: Picard. So overall- seeing both legendary captains of the Enterprise from their time frames unite on one mission to take down a villain whose only mission was to get back to the Nexus and not care about the destruction he was causing to get there- was phenomenal. There is also the storyline of Data installing his emotion chip so that we could be understanding of what it is to be like us and to be human was also a great part of the development of the movie. Seeing the Klingon villains who were featured in this movie make a return from the end of the Star Trek: The Next Generation movie was also great and made good work for the plot. If you're a true sci-fi and Star Trek fan- then this is the movie for you. I give this my best rating- 5/5 stars- and for what it is worth- good writing- great actors- and an overall adventure like in this movie will be one to be talked about for many years after its release.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/19/25

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Wendy F

Just as bad as the other NG films

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/07/25

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Star Trek: Generations: Official Clip - Courage Is an Emotion

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Star Trek: Generations: Official Clip - Kirk and Picard vs. Soran

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Star Trek: Generations: Official Clip - Make a Difference Again

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Star Trek: Generations: Official Clip - The Nexus

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Star Trek: Generations: Official Clip - Kirk's Death

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Star Trek: Generations: Official Clip - Time Is a Predator

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Star Trek: Generations: Official Clip - The Enterprise Crashes

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Star Trek: Generations: Official Clip - Klingon Battle

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Synopsis

In the 23rd century, the Starship Enterprise is dispatched to the scene of a giant energy field about to engulf two ships. Capt. Kirk (William Shatner) averts calamity, but is exposed to the field and presumed dead. Years later, the Enterprise's new commander, Capt. Picard (Patrick Stewart), learns that one of the disaster's survivors, Dr. Soran (Malcolm McDowell), plans to enter the field by destroying a neighboring star. Picard now must collaborate with an unlikely ally in order to stop him.

Director: David Carson
Producer: Rick Berman, Peter Lauritson
Screenwriter: Ronald D. Moore, Brannon Braga
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures
Rating: PG (Some Mild Language|Sci-Fi Action)
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 18, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 16, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $74.6M
Runtime: 1h 58m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, Stereo, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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