Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

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Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

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Released Dec 6, 1991

1h 49m

Sci-Fi

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Capt. James Kirk (William Shatner) and the crew of the USS Enterprise are carrying Klingon Chancellor Gorkon (David Warner) to Earth to negotiate a peace treaty with the United Federation of Planets. The ship appears to fire on a Klingon vessel, and Gorkon is killed in the subsequent confusion. Kirk and the ship's doctor, Leonard McCoy (DeForest Kelley), are arrested for murder, leaving Spock (Leonard Nimoy) to figure out who is behind the attack and save the negotiations.

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Critics Consensus

The Undiscovered Country is a strong cinematic send-off for the original Trek crew, featuring some remarkable visuals and an intriguing, character-driven mystery plot.

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Matthew Gilbert

Boston Globe

It's time to let TV's "The Next Generation" take over for good.

Apr 26, 2018

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Henry Sheehan

Hollywood Reporter

Meyer keeps his camera hopping and the production has a dark, atmospheric sheen that persistently suggest mystery and danger. Not the best of the series, but a suitable farewell.

Dec 6, 2016

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Michael Wilmington

Los Angeles Times

There are weaknesses here--especially when the climax becomes too packed and chaotic, and the goodby over-hasty. But Meyer and Flynn get a fullness back into the characters.

Sep 7, 2016

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

That the film is among the best acted and directed of all Star Trek films and remains fully entertaining throughout its reflection on the past, its present-day self-exploration, and its consideration of the future, confirms its triumph.

Rated: 3.5/4

Sep 5, 2023

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Terry Francis

Southern Voice (Atlanta)

Everything here -- directing, acting, writing and visual effects -- is conventional but fine. It's an honorable and good-humored conclusion to this part of the Star Trek saga, as we await the next generation.

Rated: 3/4

May 9, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

An exciting entry.

Rated: 3/4

Feb 15, 2023

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alan g

Very bad script. Wooden acting.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10/22/24

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Charlie M

Some decent enough intrigue and action sequences, but some of the politics get tedious, and most of the characters end up forgettable.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/22/24

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DE S

Star Trek at its best with the final voyage of this crew. Relevant, funny, and unexpected twists. Soundtrack rocks too!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/20/24

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Julian L

Great recovery from the previous film. It has better special effects and has a thrilling moments as a Mystery/Sci-Fi film. Emotional ending. Smooth plot. Very interesting for a film with older faces and needs newer faces for it's sequel.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/14/24

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Michael D

Bad ass movie! One of my favorites for sure

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/30/24

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Arnold V

This is one of the better Star Trek movies. We all know the basic story but placing it in the Star Trek universe and applying its history and rules, makes it very enjoyable. Effects hold up very nicely and with this cast, there's a lovely nostalgia feeling to it. I have to admit, there are some scenes that feel a bit off. You never feel that anyone is in danger and they have the situation under control, which takes away from the suspense. Overall a recommendation if you are a fan of the more "relaxed" star trek. There are no high energy moments in this one.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/21/24

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Nicholas Meyer

Director

William Shatner

Captain James Tiberius Kirk

Leonard Nimoy

Captain Spock

DeForest Kelley

Commander Leonard H. McCoy, M.D.

James Doohan

Captain Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott

Walter Koenig

Commander Pavel Andreievich Chekov

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Synopsis

Capt. James Kirk (William Shatner) and the crew of the USS Enterprise are carrying Klingon Chancellor Gorkon (David Warner) to Earth to negotiate a peace treaty with the United Federation of Planets. The ship appears to fire on a Klingon vessel, and Gorkon is killed in the subsequent confusion. Kirk and the ship's doctor, Leonard McCoy (DeForest Kelley), are arrested for murder, leaving Spock (Leonard Nimoy) to figure out who is behind the attack and save the negotiations.

Director: Nicholas Meyer
Producer: Steven-Charles Jaffe, Ralph Winter
Screenwriter: Leonard Nimoy, Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal, Nicholas Meyer, Denny Martin Flinn
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 6, 1991, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 16, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $71.7M
Runtime: 1h 49m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Surround, Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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