Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

PG

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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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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Albert W

Good send-off... much better than the last Star Trek movie.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/12/24

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Mike P

Interesting (if strange) Star Trek Chapter has Kirk and Bones getting framed for killing a high ranking Klingon official; at the same time Spock proposes a new policy to the Federation... Of rapprochement and peace when dealing with the dying Klingon species...The messaging about the ripple effects of hate are a little obvious; but the story is still an intense an passionate one; aptly directed by Nicholas Meyer and well-played by our beloved Star Trek cast. I'm not sure if this is the BEST way to send off the original series...(And it doesn't hold a candle to Meyers' last Star Trek outing; the Legendary Wrath of Khan...) But it is moderately interesting and effective on it's own terms.Overall: Thumbs up 👍

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/15/24

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Mike P

Adequate sequel by the always reliable Nicholas Meyer; an unsung genius in Hollywood; who singlehandedly saved Star Trek in 82 with The Wrath of Khan. So I guess it's appropriate he do the Swan Song. Although this is just a lot of outer space Perry Mason stuff; followed by a Blow Out/Man Who Knew Too Much type assassination scene in the climax. No great shakes...But it's watchable.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/15/24

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Alec B

Its all fairly obvious commentary about the collapse of the Soviet Union and needing to put aside the prejudices of the past but that doesn't mean it isn't effective. This is also a pretty great sendoff of the original crew.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/07/24

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Alysha S

3.75. Visuals are amazing, and of course, the acting is remarkable. The final shot and the accompanying dialogue also are impressive. It *is* slow at parts. And there seems to be as much a focus on sending off characters and their actors as telling a story.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/24/24

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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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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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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: Leonard Nimoy
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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